congressional research service the library of congress crs report for received through web order code rl32028 international wine market description and selected issues august 7 2003 randy schnepf analyst in agricultural policy resources science industry division summary global trade has increased rapidly during past 25 years steadily rising from under 1 billion 1977 to over 2001 reports health benefits incomes have spurred increasing demand particularly mid upper income countries united states was world s leading importer just ahead european union eu together they accounted 60 imports traditionally dominated production exports however along with several southern hemisphere producing argentina australia chile south africa are growing importance important emerged recent respect between non including oenological making practices use semi generic names wines latter issue is encompassed debate
