Meininger reports that in 2025, UK wine imports fell sharply, with total volume down 6% year on year to 11.9 million hectolitres and value declining 4.6% to £3.7 billion, reflecting the impact of the reformed alcohol duty system and changing consumer habits. Although the average price per litre rose slightly to £3.14, most major exporting countries suffered notable declines, with only France, New Zealand and Portugal increasing volumes, largely by cutting prices. France boosted sales mainly through cheaper sparkling and bulk wine, while New Zealand posted the strongest volume growth but at much lower unit prices. Italy, still the UK’s biggest supplier by volume, remained relatively stable with only a modest decline, and Germany also saw only a slight drop, in contrast to heavier losses among exporters such as Australia, Spain, Chile, South Africa and the USA.