Dutch Wine Imports Drop 12.7% in Volume as Average Prices Surge in 2025

Wine imports in the Netherlands fell in both value and volume during the first nine months of 2025, according to data from Dutch customs analyzed by the Spanish Wine Interprofessional Organization (OIVE). Between January and September 2025, the Netherlands imported €1.0384 billion worth of wine, a decrease of 3.3% compared to the same period in 2024. The total volume imported dropped by 12.7%, reaching 265.3 million liters.

This decline in volume and value led to a notable increase in the average price per liter, which rose by 10.7% to €3.91. The trend was similar for bottled wines, including sparkling, still, and bag-in-box formats. Imports of these wines fell by 3.2% in value and 12.6% in volume, totaling €1.0274 billion and 260.5 million liters respectively. The average price for bottled wine increased by 10.7%, reaching €3.94 per liter.

Annual trends show that Dutch imports of bottled wines grew steadily in value until 2023 but have declined in both 2024 and 2025. In terms of volume, imports peaked in 2021 and have been decreasing since then.

Bulk wine imports represent a small share of total wine imports into the Netherlands. Bulk wine reached its highest level in 2016 and has been declining since then. For the period from January to September 2025, bulk wine imports amounted to just 7 million liters and €15 million on an annualized basis. Specifically, during these nine months, bulk wine imports dropped by 12.1% in value and by 18.5% in volume, totaling €11 million and 4.9 million liters respectively. The average price for bulk wine increased by 8%, reaching €2.26 per liter.

France remains the leading supplier of wine to the Netherlands both in value and volume. From January to September 2025, French wine exports to the Netherlands were valued at €296.5 million, down by 5.9% compared to the same period last year. France also led in volume with 63.2 million liters, a decrease of 14.6%. Italy ranked second with €175.5 million (-4.1%) and 43.5 million liters (-5.94%).

Spain was the third-largest supplier by value with €137.3 million, showing a slight increase of 0.1%. In terms of volume, Germany was third with 43.2 million liters but saw a significant drop of 22.4%. Other main suppliers included Belgium, Chile, South Africa, Portugal, and the United States.

The data reflect a shift in the Dutch wine market toward higher-priced products as overall import volumes decline but average prices rise sharply across all categories—bottled wines up by 10.7% to €3.94 per liter and bulk wines up by nearly 8% to €2.26 per liter—indicating changing consumer preferences or market conditions affecting supply and demand dynamics within the Netherlands’ wine sector during this period.