Rabobank Quarterly Q1 2018 Report
Report summary
The Evolution of Sourcing Strategies
2017 was an unusual one for the wine industry, forcing all players to rethink their short-term strategies given the rising prices and tighter availability. Although this may just be a one-off, it may also be enough to accelerate deeper changes that were already developing in the wine industry... And even to squeeze some players out of the market.
Sourcing Strategies in Flux
Rising bulk wine prices, new trade agreements, and evolving market conditions are changing how wine is being sourced, and the impacts are being felt all along the value chain...
Rising Bulk Prices
Bulk wine prices continue to see a general upward trend across the globe, albeit with some exceptions. The impact is seen most notably in the more generic varieties...
M&A to Remain Dynamic
Industry consolidation continues, driven by many of the same forces as noted in the past - search for efficiency, diversification, etc. France has been particularly active, with both inbound and outbound activities...
US Imports Still Rising
US wine imports continued their upward trend, with France and New Zealand driving bottled wine imports, and Australia driving success in bulk wine...
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