The South Australian Government announced yesterday that key growth has been recorded in the state’s export of wine to China, with local wineries selling 11.8 million litres of wine, valued at more than $93 million, to China in the month of November 2024 alone.
“The sustained growth in wine exports to China, eight months after trade tariffs were lifted, is a tremendous result for local producers and the South Australian economy,” said SA’s Minister for Trade and Investment, Joe Szakacs.
“It’s terrific timing to have South Australia’s world-class wine and pristine live lobster back on the table as Chinese consumers prepare for Chinese New Year celebrations.”
Latest ABS figures show South Australia’s total exports to China (not just wine) have surpassed previous records, with local businesses selling more than $17.6 billion worth of goods to overseas buyers in the year to November 2024.
Overall, exports to China increased by 40 per cent to a record $4.47 billion. Iron ore and copper remain the state’s most valuable exports to the market, valued at $998.9 million and $978.1 million respectively.
Seafood exports to China also increased, up 50% to $15.5 million in the year to November 2024, driven by increased demand for South Australian tuna, up 708% to $8.4 million.
The United States ($2.1 billion) and India ($1 billion) remained South Australia’s other top trading partners.
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