Wine production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Wine production was 376.09 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Wine production in United Kingdom, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, wine production in United Kingdom stood at 376.09 tonnes.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wine production in United Kingdom peaked at 2,400 tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places United Kingdom 69th out of 77 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wine production in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1980 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 700 tonnes | — |
| 1982 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 600 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1986 | 800 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1987 | 500 tonnes | -37.5% |
| 1988 | 600 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 2,100 tonnes | +250.0% |
| 1990 | 1,400 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1991 | 1,500 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 2,400 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1993 | 1,750 tonnes | -27.1% |
| 1994 | 1,833 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 1,833 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1,300 tonnes | -29.1% |
| 1997 | 1,800 tonnes | +38.5% |
| 1998 | 1,724 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 1,295 tonnes | -24.9% |
| 2000 | 1,319 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 1,484 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 955 tonnes | -35.6% |
| 2003 | 1,450 tonnes | +51.8% |
| 2004 | 1,274 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2005 | 1,314 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 1,267 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 1,370 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 1,348 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 1,268 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 1,290 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 1,590 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2012 | 1,219 tonnes | -23.3% |
| 2013 | 425 tonnes | -65.1% |
| 2014 | 448.03 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 440.35 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 466.36 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 467.47 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 468.97 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 486 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 545.18 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 354.1 tonnes | -35.0% |
| 2022 | 407.54 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2023 | 376.09 tonnes | -7.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 376.09 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 56,478 tonnes, 1% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 376.09 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30,700 tonnes, 1% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wine production in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +250.0% | 600 tonnes | 2,100 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 740 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,684 tonnes | 1,295 tonnes | 2,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,305 tonnes | 955 tonnes | 1,484 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 730.12 tonnes | 425 tonnes | 1,590 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 420.73 tonnes | 354.1 tonnes | 545.18 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wine production in United Kingdom?
- Wine production in United Kingdom was 376.09 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wine production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2,400 tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest wine production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does United Kingdom rank for wine production?
- United Kingdom ranks 69th out of 77 countries with data for 2023.
- Is wine production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wine production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Wine production, measured in tonnes per year.