required report public distribution date 1 14 2005 gain number fr4074 france wine annual 2004 approved by besa l kotati us embassy prepared roselyne gauthier highlights frustrated overproduction shrinking exports advertising restrictions an aggressive anti alcohol abuse campaign and changing domestic drinking habits french markers are pleading for government assistance the crop is forecast to increase 23 percent 58 5 million hectoliters in vintners say worldwide has glutted a market where wines already face fiercest competition from new world producers 2003 consumption continued decline except quality dropped 3 4 volume continues loose share its major markets advantage of during jan june united states denmark uk decreased while increased japan agreement negotiations between eu ongoing derogation on making practices was extended till december 31 includes psd changes yes trade matrix paris fr1 fr usda foreign agricultural service global agriculture information network template
