VSOP Brandy Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Brandy
HS Code
220820
Last Updated
2026-08-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- VSOP Brandy market coverage spans 130 countries.
- 437 exporter companies and 473 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 160 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 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 2026-08-16.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for VSOP Brandy
Analyze 160 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for VSOP Brandy.
VSOP Brandy Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in VSOP Brandy to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for VSOP Brandy: United Kingdom (-92.6%), Armenia (-80.1%), Lithuania (+65.3%).
VSOP Brandy Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark VSOP Brandy country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible VSOP Brandy transaction unit prices: Lithuania (17.20 USD / kg), France (16.59 USD / kg), Netherlands (5.48 USD / kg), Armenia (1.96 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | -13.3% | 71 | 18.34 USD / kg (9,993.83 kg) | 14.76 USD / kg (3,290.34 kg) | 8.38 USD / kg (3,450.38 kg) | 12.03 USD / kg (3,564.87 kg) | 21.67 USD / kg (2,992.32 kg) | 16.59 USD / kg (5,021.29 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -20.5% | 21 | - (-) | 7.14 USD / kg (12.6 kg) | 5.41 USD / kg (144 kg) | 3.72 USD / kg (249 kg) | 6.67 USD / kg (210 kg) | 5.48 USD / kg (50.4 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | +25.5% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 43.09 USD / kg (12 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +20.9% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Armenia | -80.1% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.96 USD / kg (1,951 kg) | ||||||
| Lithuania | +65.3% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 17.20 USD / kg (915.23 kg) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | -92.6% | 14 | 5.03 USD / kg (57,100 kg) | 6.83 USD / kg (19,700 kg) | 5.24 USD / kg (93,914 kg) | 5.59 USD / kg (86,971 kg) | 5.50 USD / kg (90,930 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | -58.8% | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.94 USD / kg (6,096 kg) | 0.28 USD / kg (9,234 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | +28.1% | 6 | 11.41 USD / kg (8,148 kg) | - (-) | 8.96 USD / kg (289.05 kg) | 11.78 USD / kg (8,148 kg) | 9.18 USD / kg (87.51 kg) | - (-) |
VSOP Brandy Global Supply Chain Coverage
910 companies
437 exporters and 473 importers are mapped for VSOP Brandy.
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VSOP Brandy Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
437 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for VSOP Brandy. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
VSOP Brandy Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 437 total exporter companies in the VSOP Brandy supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Brandy, VSOP Brandy
(New Zealand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Brandy, VSOP Brandy, XO Brandy
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Botswana
Supplying Products: Brandy, VSOP Brandy
(Latvia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersAlcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Georgia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Brandy, VSOP Brandy
(Switzerland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthers
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Brandy, VSOP Brandy
VSOP Brandy Global Exporter Coverage
437 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for VSOP Brandy (HS Code 220820) in 2024
For VSOP Brandy 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 |
VSOP Brandy Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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VSOP Brandy Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
473 importer companies are mapped for VSOP Brandy demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
VSOP Brandy Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Kazakhstan
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Industries: Grocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-26
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
473 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for VSOP Brandy.
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Top Import Demand Countries for VSOP Brandy (HS Code 220820) in 2024
For VSOP Brandy 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 |
VSOP Brandy Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormAged bottled spirit
Industry PositionFinished alcoholic beverage
Market
VSOP brandy is a premium tier of aged grape-based spirit in global trade, strongly associated with Cognac-style age designations and oak maturation. The clearest globally recognized VSOP definition is in Cognac (France), where the BNIC sets the “at least 4 years” aging threshold for the youngest component of the blend. International demand is concentrated in high-income and gifting-oriented markets, and trade performance is highly sensitive to excise policy, tariffs, and trade-defense actions. Because VSOP brandy is inventory-intensive (multi‑year maturation), supply responses are slow and price/availability can shift sharply when demand shocks hit major import destinations.
Market GrowthMixed (recent trade cycle)Premiumization-driven upside offset by policy shocks (tariffs, trade-defense actions) and macro sensitivity in key importing markets
Major Producing Countries
- FranceCognac (BNIC) provides the most widely referenced VSOP age designation framework for grape brandy; production is tied to a protected geographical indication and multi‑year oak aging.
- SpainMajor grape brandy origin, including Brandy de Jerez (GI) produced with a criaderas y solera aging system and sherry-seasoned casks.
Major Exporting Countries
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesA major destination market for premium grape brandies (including Cognac), with demand exposed to tariff and excise-policy changes.
- ChinaA key premium market for EU-origin grape brandy; China’s anti-dumping measures on EU brandy illustrate high policy risk for shipments.
- United KingdomSignificant import and distribution market for premium spirits, including Cognac categories such as VSOP.
Supply Calendar
- Cognac region (France):Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarDistillation is seasonal after the autumn grape harvest and must be completed by March 31 of the year after harvest; finished VSOP availability is less seasonal due to multi‑year aging stocks.
Specification
Major VarietiesUgni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche, Montils, Sémillon, Folignan
Physical Attributes
- Amber-to-mahogany color development from oak maturation (and, where permitted, limited caramel color adjustment)
- Aromas commonly associated with oak maturation and blending (vanilla/spice notes alongside grape-derived fruit/floral notes)
Compositional Metrics
- Age designation for Cognac: VSOP corresponds to “at least 4 years” of aging for the youngest component in the blend (BNIC aging categories)
- EU category definition reference: “Brandy or Weinbrand” has a minimum alcoholic strength by volume of 36% and minimum oak maturation requirements; applicable for products marketed as brandy/weinbrand under EU rules
Grades
- VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) as an age designation in Cognac’s BNIC framework (minimum age threshold for the youngest component)
- For other brandies, “VSOP” usage and meaning can vary by jurisdiction and should be validated against local labeling rules and GI protections
Packaging
- Glass bottles (commonly 700 ml or 750 ml, depending on market)
- Premium packaging formats (gift boxes, decanters) are common in the VSOP segment for gifting and duty-free channels
ProcessingProduced by distilling fermented grape wine (wine spirit), then matured in oak and blended across component ages to achieve the target profileColor adjustment with caramel is permitted for EU brandy/weinbrand as a means of adjusting color, subject to applicable regulations
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Grape sourcing and harvest -> base wine fermentation -> distillation to wine spirit -> oak maturation (multi-year) -> blending and reduction -> bottling and labeling -> export distribution (importer/distributor, duty-free, on-trade, retail)
Demand Drivers
- Premiumization and gifting demand in major importing markets
- Cocktail use for mid-aged expressions (including VSOP) alongside neat consumption in premium occasions
- Duty-free and travel retail relevance for premium spirits where allowed
Temperature
- No cold chain required; store and transport upright in a cool, stable environment to protect closures and minimize heat/light exposure effects
Shelf Life
- Very long shelf life when unopened; post-opening quality can gradually change due to oxidation and volatile loss, but product remains shelf-stable
Risks
Trade Policy and Geopolitics HighPremium grape brandy trade (notably EU-origin brandy/Cognac categories commonly sold as VSOP) is highly exposed to import-market policy shocks; China’s imposition of anti-dumping measures on EU brandy illustrates how quickly duties and compliance mechanisms can disrupt shipments, pricing, and channel access in a major destination market.Diversify destination markets and channel mix, maintain strong customs/documentation readiness, and build scenario plans for duty changes (including pricing and route-to-market adjustments).
Counterfeit and Illicit Trade HighCounterfeit and illicit alcoholic beverages are repeatedly identified in global enforcement actions, creating brand damage, consumer safety risk (including methanol-adulteration in illicit alcohol), and heightened regulatory scrutiny that can affect legitimate cross-border trade.Use serialization/traceability, secure packaging features, authorized distributor controls, and active market surveillance with enforcement support.
Regulatory Compliance MediumLabeling, GI protection, and additive rules differ across jurisdictions (including what “VSOP” can imply and what can be labeled as “Cognac” versus generic “brandy”), and non-compliance can trigger seizures, relabeling costs, or import refusals.Implement jurisdiction-specific label approvals, verify GI claims and age-statement language, and align formulations (e.g., color adjustment) to destination-market rules.
Inventory and Working Capital MediumVSOP positioning depends on multi-year maturation, tying up working capital and limiting short-term supply flexibility; demand downturns can strand inventory while demand rebounds can create availability/price spikes.Balance age-stock portfolios, use conservative demand planning for key markets, and maintain financing strategies suited to long inventory cycles.
Sustainability
- Energy intensity of distillation and the carbon footprint of glass packaging and global shipping
- Oak barrel sourcing and forest stewardship (long-lived cooperage inputs underpin quality and maturation capacity)
- Water use and wastewater management at distilleries and bottling facilities
Labor & Social
- Seasonal vineyard labor conditions and worker safety during harvest
- Responsible marketing expectations and advertising restrictions for beverage alcohol
FAQ
What does “VSOP” mean on a Cognac (a type of French brandy)?In the Cognac (France) aging categories published by the Cognac interprofessional body (BNIC), “Very Superior Old Pale (VSOP)” corresponds to at least 4 years of aging for the youngest component in the blend.
Which origins are most closely associated with premium VSOP-style grape brandy in global trade?France (Cognac) is the most globally recognized reference point for VSOP age designations, while Spain is also a major grape brandy origin, including GI-protected Brandy de Jerez produced with a solera-style aging system.
What is the biggest trade disruption risk for VSOP brandy today?Trade policy shocks in major importing markets—such as anti-dumping measures on EU brandy—can rapidly change landed costs and channel access, affecting shipment volumes and product mix for premium categories sold as VSOP.
Sources
VSOP Brandy Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United Arab Emirates
France
Mexico
Russia
China
Singapore
Hong Kong
United States
Armenia
Argentina
Spain
Germany
All country market pages: United Arab Emirates, France, Mexico, Russia, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, United States, Armenia, Argentina, Spain, Germany, Macao, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Italy, Netherlands, Uzbekistan, Belgium, South Africa, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Canada, Serbia, Lithuania, Poland, Japan, Thailand, Uruguay, Moldova, Vietnam, Australia, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Barbados, Chile, India, Tanzania, Finland, Switzerland, Ireland, Peru, Azerbaijan, Austria, Norway, Czechia, Romania, Slovakia, Kyrgyzstan, Estonia, Jamaica, Bahrain, Bulgaria, South Korea, Denmark, Nigeria, Greece, Turkiye, New Zealand, Philippines, Dominican Republic, Malta, Israel, Sweden, Andorra, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Costa Rica, 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, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Taiwan, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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