Brandy trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in brandy was worth $6.28 billion in 2024, about 597.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and down 14% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.28B | 597.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.30B | 501.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.15B | 593.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.17B | 651.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.01B | 471.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.45B | 526.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.36B | 498.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.05B | 481.3K t |
Top brandy exporting countries
Exports are led by France (59%), Singapore (10%) and Armenia (5%). 140 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 75%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.73B | 60% |
| Singapore | $646.9M | 10% |
| Armenia | $311.6M | 5% |
| Georgia | $245.9M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $234.6M | 3.7% |
| China | $216.3M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $175.9M | 2.8% |
| United States | $116.6M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $70.0M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $50.2M | 0.8% |
| Moldova | $42.5M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $39.0M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of China and Singapore. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.26B | 20% |
| China | $1.17B | 19% |
| Singapore | $638.6M | 10% |
| Russia | $484.7M | 7.7% |
| Hong Kong | $245.1M | 3.9% |
| Macao | $207.8M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $149.9M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $147.1M | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $124.4M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $120.7M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $105.9M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92.1M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $82.76 per kg and Spain $1.96 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2208.20: Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc. HS 2208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most brandy?
France exported $3.73 billion in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by Singapore (10%) and Armenia (5%). In all, 140 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most brandy?
The United States imported $1.26 billion in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of China (19%) and Singapore (10%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in brandy?
It was worth $6.28 billion in 2024, about 597.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $7.45 billion. 140 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of brandy per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $82.76 per kg and Spain $1.96 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for brandy?
The HS code for brandy is subheading 2208.20, in chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2208 page.
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