foreign agricultural service gain report global agriculture information network required public distribution date 2 6 2002 fr1089 france wine competition annual 2001 approved by besa l kotati us embassy prepared roselyne gauthier highlights from 1997 to imports of the united states have increased approximately 55 percent in volume and 68 value reaching 60 000 hectoliters or 12 million bulk this growth can be attributed efforts large wineries as well promotional activities undertaken producers at events like vinexpo agparis sponsored tastings where american wines were featured current production expectations for marketing year keep world s leading producer 56 despite a decline previous continues surpass italy second largest about 4 7 french exports suffered new on all fronts even major export markets kingdom germany total decreased 5
