required report public distribution date 12 22 2003 gain number fr3072 france wine annual approved by besa l kotati us embassy prepared roselyne gauthier highlights french crop is estimated to 48 million hectoliters down eight percent from the 2002 vintage domestic consumption has continued decline except for quality wines exports increased 5 6 in value with an exported volume of 15 3 however first six months calendar year have italy united kingdom and switzerland decreased germany belgium netherlands states japan industry faces challenges boosting both markets negotiations on a agreement between eu are ongoing favors comprehensive that protects names its geographic production areas includes psd changes no trade ma trix paris fr1 fr usda foreign agricultural service global agriculture information network page 2 16 unclassified table contents executive summary section i situation outlook ii statistical tables
