united states department of agriculture foreign agricultural service circular series fhort 02 february 2002 us wine exports are beginning to level off million 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 553 321 237 532 538 415 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 f calendar years uk canada netherlands japan other forecast source commerce bureau the census total after large increases competition for market share heats up on a global scale with new world producers expanding production and aggressively marketing their products more traditional producing countries european union strive cut improve quality struggle maintain top destinations include kingdom check out trade internet system website go http www fas usda gov ustrade approved by outlook board further information contact horticultural tropical division 1400 independence ave sw stop 1049 washington dc 20250 telephone 202 720 6590 fax 3799