Wine Production in Crimea Drops 25% Amid Fuel Shortages and Supply Line Attacks
Industry experts told Kommersant that the production slump was due to Ukraine ramping up its attacks on the peninsula this summer.
Wine production in Crimea experienced a 25% decline in the first half of 2026, according to a report by Kommersant. The reduction was mainly caused by fuel shortages and attacks on supply lines, as reported by Russian Federal Alcohol Market Regulation Service. Crimean still wine production decreased by 24.7%, while sparkling wine production fell by 38% compared to the same period last year.
In Russia, still wine output dropped by nearly 15%, and sparkling wine sales went down by 14.5%. The peninsula, a significant wine producer for Russia, accounts for 20% of all still wine and 10% of sparkling wine sold within the country. Experts believe the decline is a result of increased Ukrainian attacks on Crimea, leading to fuel shortages and disruptions in transporting essential materials such as glass bottles, corks, and packaging.
Power outages have also exacerbated the situation, further hampering winemaking operations. Despite the current production slump, winemakers expect a recovery later this year due to the forecast of a promising grape harvest, which could be the best in a decade.
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