Key Market Indicators
The US, Taiwan, and Hong Kong respectively ranked numbers 1, 2 and 3 in this ranking. Chinese whisky exports are projected to reach nearly $7.6 million by 2026, an average 4.1% annual increase from 2021's $5.9 million. Since 1997, Chinese whisky exports have grown by 14.4% per year. In 2021, Slovakia overtook China for 40th place in the ranking, with exports of $5.9 million. The United States, Singapore, and Ireland are ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively. Chinese whisky imports are expected to reach $211 million in 2026, a 2.6% average annual growth from 2021's $180.7 million. Since 1997, Chinese demand for whisky has risen 9.8% each year. The United States, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are the top three in this ranking.