Derived Products
Rich Fruit Cake
Raw Materials
Fresh Grape, Yeast
HS Code
220820
Last Updated
2026-05-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Cognac market coverage spans 136 countries.
- 997 exporter companies and 989 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 3,178 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-21.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Cognac
Analyze 3,178 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Cognac.
Cognac Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Cognac to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Cognac: Barbados (+129.7%), Netherlands (+85.5%), Hong Kong (-79.7%).
Cognac Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Cognac country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Cognac transaction unit prices: Singapore (45.45 USD / kg), Latvia (29.97 USD / kg), Belgium (29.37 USD / kg), Lithuania (27.57 USD / kg), Germany (25.87 USD / kg), 14 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | -7.6% | 1,527 | 27.99 USD / kg (720,727.35 kg) | 27.86 USD / kg (1,431,401.64 kg) | 22.67 USD / kg (7,842,538.208 kg) | 11.35 USD / kg (6,083,076.905 kg) | 12.56 USD / kg (6,442,751.791 kg) | 12.01 USD / kg (6,418,405.957 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | +19.5% | 153 | - (-) | 119.35 USD / kg (2,132.64 kg) | 33.51 USD / kg (16,059.27 kg) | 54.93 USD / kg (22,308.76 kg) | 47.26 USD / kg (25,339.08 kg) | 45.45 USD / kg (12,806.76 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +85.5% | 40 | - (-) | 4.76 USD / kg (19,610 kg) | 12.97 USD / kg (1,086 kg) | 20.19 USD / kg (909.64 kg) | 10.72 USD / kg (105,770.8 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | +4.0% | 380 | 19.26 USD / kg (336.88 kg) | 14.10 USD / kg (8,553.33 kg) | 18.38 USD / kg (335.64 kg) | 18.47 USD / kg (557.8 kg) | 12.48 USD / kg (21,907.52 kg) | 19.18 USD / kg (1,589.06 kg) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | -28.3% | 252 | 9.69 USD / kg (725.57 kg) | 7.53 USD / kg (1,685.14 kg) | 8.99 USD / kg (1,853.808 kg) | 5.20 USD / kg (6,501.52 kg) | 6.41 USD / kg (8,077.94 kg) | 7.58 USD / kg (463.65 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | +26.8% | 123 | 18.21 USD / kg (528 kg) | 43.19 USD / kg (57 kg) | 14.12 USD / kg (1,562.844 kg) | 25.30 USD / kg (1,844.64 kg) | 50.09 USD / kg (1,098.31 kg) | 25.87 USD / kg (12 kg) | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | +43.8% | 109 | 8.04 USD / kg (18 kg) | 1.47 USD / kg (102,375 kg) | 2.11 USD / kg (19,051.199 kg) | 9.39 USD / kg (834.12 kg) | 2.03 USD / kg (519,870.156 kg) | 2.14 USD / kg (522,393.183 kg) | ||||||
| Latvia | -15.5% | 96 | 14.19 USD / kg (4,596.82 kg) | - (-) | 20.80 USD / kg (8,868.19 kg) | 18.40 USD / kg (8,557.268 kg) | 24.38 USD / kg (15,449.69 kg) | 29.97 USD / kg (4,660.62 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | +58.7% | 71 | 22.54 USD / kg (249.09 kg) | - (-) | 36.78 USD / kg (26,431.28 kg) | 22.05 USD / kg (44,289.02 kg) | 30.58 USD / kg (1,546.35 kg) | 10.44 USD / kg (51,947.46 kg) | ||||||
| Azerbaijan | -69.3% | 24 | 2.24 USD / kg (44,192 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.16 USD / kg (88,593 kg) | 2.17 USD / kg (104,635.2 kg) |
Cognac Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,986 companies
997 exporters and 989 importers are mapped for Cognac.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Cognac, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Cognac Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
997 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Cognac. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Cognac Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 997 total exporter companies in the Cognac supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-20
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
(Latvia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Georgia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Retail
Cognac Global Exporter Coverage
997 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Cognac supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Cognac opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Cognac (HS Code 220820) in 2024
For Cognac in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armenia | 102,187,607.54 kg | 290,107,057.58 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 2,787,325 kg | 240,234,834.648 USD |
| 3 | United States | 4,623,464 kg | 189,967,873 USD |
| 4 | Spain | 27,608,632.881 kg | 130,501,166.704 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 870,628.65 kg | 77,471,361.197 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 8,474,614 kg | 72,388,456.164 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 10,648,819 kg | 60,689,110.276 USD |
| 8 | Moldova | 21,087,851.529 kg | 41,824,647 USD |
| 9 | Latvia | 2,337,171 kg | 41,681,312.285 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 2,027,845.52 kg | 30,935,983.137 USD |
Cognac Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Cognac Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
989 importer companies are mapped for Cognac demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Cognac Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-20
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-20
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
989 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Cognac.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Cognac buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Cognac (HS Code 220820) in 2024
For Cognac in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 41,187,894 kg | 1,301,732,991 USD |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 3,790,143 kg | 241,528,037.922 USD |
| 3 | Macao | 1,775,961.565 kg | 145,256,550.881 USD |
| 4 | Malaysia | 2,081,941.48 kg | 137,702,921.903 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 16,129,766 kg | 136,036,792.439 USD |
| 6 | Philippines | 69,616,925.24 kg | 123,762,333 USD |
| 7 | Ukraine | 41,151,360.27 kg | 87,509,738.28 USD |
| 8 | Germany | 8,331,227.117 kg | 68,300,132.581 USD |
| 9 | Netherlands | 14,740,775.041 kg | 48,899,041.909 USD |
| 10 | Japan | 1,959,298 kg | 48,326,487.563 USD |
Cognac Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Cognac origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormAged distilled spirit (bottled)
Industry PositionValue-Added Alcoholic Beverage (Spirits)
Market
Cognac is a globally traded premium spirits product whose legal production is geographically concentrated in France under a protected geographical indication framework. The value chain is defined by wine-based distillation followed by multi-year oak maturation and blending, which makes supply inherently inventory-driven and less flexible in the short term than many beverages. International demand is strongly shaped by premiumization, gifting culture, and on-trade cocktail and sipping occasions, with exports forming the core of market volumes. Trade dynamics are sensitive to GI enforcement (counterfeit risk), regulatory/tax changes for alcohol, and geopolitical or tariff shocks in major destination markets.
Major Producing Countries
- FranceCognac is a protected geographical indication (GI) spirit produced under defined rules in the Cognac region; commercial supply is geographically concentrated in France.
Major Exporting Countries
- FranceExports are central to the category, with BNIC reporting shipments by destination markets.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesFrequently cited by BNIC among leading destination markets for Cognac shipments.
- ChinaFrequently cited by BNIC among leading destination markets; demand can be sensitive to macro conditions and regulatory changes.
- SingaporeCommonly referenced as a premium distribution and re-export hub in spirits trade flows.
- United KingdomImportant premium spirits market and distribution hub for Europe and travel retail.
Supply Calendar
- France (Cognac region) — grape harvest:Sep, OctHarvest timing drives base-wine availability for distillation.
- France (Cognac region) — distillation season:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarDistillation is seasonal under GI rules; aging and bottling then supply markets year-round.
Specification
Major VarietiesUgni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
Physical Attributes
- Aged amber-to-mahogany color spectrum driven by oak maturation and blending choices
- Aromatics commonly associated with maturation (vanilla/spice/wood), dried fruit notes, and floral elements depending on blend style
Compositional Metrics
- Quality programs emphasize sensory profile consistency across lots, and control of off-notes linked to distillation cuts and maturation
- Buyer specifications commonly reference alcohol strength at bottling, clarity, and permitted composition/adjustments under applicable GI rules
Grades
- Age-designation categories used in global trade (e.g., VS, VSOP, XO) as defined by the Cognac interprofessional framework and applicable regulations
- Vintage and single-estate expressions exist but are niche compared with blended house styles
Packaging
- Glass bottle formats with secondary cartons are common in premium and gifting segments
- Tamper-evident closures and anti-counterfeit packaging features are common in higher-value channels (e.g., travel retail)
ProcessingDouble distillation in copper pot stills followed by oak maturation is central to product identity and compliance with GI rulesBlending (assemblage) is a primary lever for consistent house style across years despite agricultural variability
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Grape growing in the delimited area -> base-wine fermentation -> double distillation -> oak maturation -> blending and reduction -> filtration/clarification -> bottling -> export distribution (including travel retail)
Demand Drivers
- Premiumization in spirits and willingness to pay for age statements, house reputation, and gifting formats
- Travel retail and premium on-trade visibility for high-end spirits
- Cocktail culture and bartender-led adoption for specific styles
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored at ambient conditions; protect from prolonged high heat and direct sunlight to preserve packaging integrity and sensory stability
Shelf Life
- Unopened bottles are generally shelf-stable for long periods; quality risks are more tied to storage conditions and closure integrity than microbial spoilage
Risks
Geographic Supply Concentration HighCognac supply is structurally concentrated in a single delimited origin in France under GI rules, so regional climate shocks, disease pressure in vineyards, or regulatory disruptions in the production area can propagate quickly into global availability and pricing—especially for aged expressions where replacement inventory requires years.Use multi-year purchasing and inventory planning, maintain safety stocks for key SKUs, diversify portfolios across adjacent premium spirits categories, and monitor vintage risk and regional agronomic conditions for forward contracting.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSpirits are heavily regulated and taxed; changes to excise regimes, labeling requirements, or marketing restrictions in major importing markets can alter demand and route-to-market economics with short notice.Maintain robust regulatory watchlists in priority markets, validate labels against destination requirements, and develop compliant reformats for high-change channels (e.g., e-commerce, travel retail).
Geographical Indication Enforcement MediumPremium pricing and strong brand equity increase incentives for counterfeiting and misleading use of protected names; weak enforcement or fragmented distribution can undermine consumer trust and brand owners’ margins.Strengthen authentication features, tighten distributor controls, use track-and-trace where feasible, and coordinate enforcement actions with competent authorities and GI bodies.
Geopolitical And Tariff Risk MediumAs an export-led French spirits category, Cognac is exposed to trade-policy volatility (tariffs, sanctions, retaliatory measures) and diplomatic tensions that can disrupt access to key markets or shift demand to substitutes.Stress-test pricing for tariff scenarios, diversify destination exposure, and build flexible allocation plans across regions and channels.
Sustainability
- Climate change impacts on viticulture in the Cognac region (heat, drought, extreme weather) affecting grape supply and style consistency
- Energy and emissions intensity of distillation and long-duration warehousing/maturation
- Packaging footprint (heavy glass) and recycling system performance in destination markets
Labor & Social
- Seasonal vineyard labor availability and working conditions (including heat exposure during harvest windows)
- Worker health and safety management around agricultural inputs and distillery operations
FAQ
Which country produces cognac?Commercial cognac production is concentrated in France under a protected geographical indication framework for the Cognac region, so global supply originates from France.
Why does cognac supply respond slowly to demand shocks?Cognac requires distillation and then multi-year oak maturation before bottling, so producers rely on aging inventories and long planning cycles rather than being able to rapidly expand supply in a single season.
What are the main trade risks buyers watch for in cognac?The biggest risks are single-origin supply concentration (including climate impacts on vineyards), regulatory and tax changes for alcohol in importing markets, and counterfeit exposure tied to GI enforcement and premium pricing.
Sources
Cognac Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, France, Singapore, United States, Ukraine, Armenia, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Mexico, Spain, Sri Lanka, Germany, Russia, Moldova, Vietnam, Latvia, Philippines, Argentina, Belgium, India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Macao, Peru, Slovakia, Chile, Malaysia, Denmark, Greece, South Africa, Poland, Georgia, Tanzania, Canada, Switzerland, Lithuania, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Italy, Uruguay, Barbados, Finland, Ireland, Portugal, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Norway, Austria, Romania, Czechia, Kyrgyzstan, Estonia, Jamaica, Bulgaria, South Korea, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Serbia, Turkiye, Malta, New Zealand, Ivory Coast, Dominican Republic, Israel, Costa Rica, Andorra, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Guatemala, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Iceland, Jordan, Kenya, Cambodia, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Morocco, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, Rwanda, Sweden, Slovenia, Senegal, South Sudan, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Derived products: Rich Fruit Cake
Raw materials: Fresh Grape, Yeast
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