XO Brandy Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Brandy
HS Code
220820
Last Updated
2026-08-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- XO Brandy market coverage spans 128 countries.
- 271 exporter companies and 255 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 98 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 11 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-19.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for XO Brandy
Analyze 98 supplier-linked transactions across the top 11 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for XO Brandy.
XO Brandy Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in XO Brandy to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for XO Brandy: Barbados (+62.5%), Germany (-53.0%), Armenia (+50.4%).
XO Brandy Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-09, benchmark XO Brandy country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-02, countries with visible XO Brandy transaction unit prices: France (10.72 USD / kg), Switzerland (6.29 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 | +21.2% | 55 | 22.84 USD / kg (2,335.2 kg) | 49.66 USD / kg (126 kg) | 5.35 USD / kg (898 kg) | 18.14 USD / kg (11,627.94 kg) | 54.14 USD / kg (42,111.85 kg) | 10.72 USD / kg (14,966.8 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -5.9% | 13 | 29.17 USD / kg (42 kg) | - (-) | 18.10 USD / kg (37.8 kg) | 12.09 USD / kg (500.4 kg) | 19.35 USD / kg (3.65 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | -6.2% | 3 | 18.57 USD / kg (336 kg) | 15.83 USD / kg (33.6 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | -6.1% | 10 | 2.51 USD / kg (1,914.3 kg) | - (-) | 2.60 USD / kg (3,666.6 kg) | 2.09 USD / kg (9,915 kg) | 3.16 USD / kg (2,997.92 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Switzerland | -47.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.29 USD / kg (583.2 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | -32.3% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.54 USD / kg (10,620 kg) | - (-) | 9.09 USD / kg (3,420.8 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Armenia | +50.4% | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 33.71 USD / kg (21 kg) | - (-) | 5.35 USD / kg (98 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Latvia | - | 1 | - (-) | 4.45 USD / kg (1,593.6 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Barbados | +62.5% | 3 | 2.45 USD / kg (24,145.23 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | -53.0% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
XO Brandy Global Supply Chain Coverage
526 companies
271 exporters and 255 importers are mapped for XO Brandy.
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XO Brandy Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
271 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for XO Brandy. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
XO Brandy Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-28
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Brandy, XO Brandy
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-22
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Alcohol Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Brandy, XO Brandy
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Brandy, XO Brandy
XO Brandy Global Exporter Coverage
271 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for XO Brandy (HS Code 220820) in 2024
For XO 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 |
XO Brandy Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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XO Brandy Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
255 importer companies are mapped for XO Brandy demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
XO Brandy Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-25
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-30
Industries: Liquor Stores
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Alcohol Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Alcohol Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-19
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
255 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for XO Brandy.
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Top Import Demand Countries for XO Brandy (HS Code 220820) in 2024
For XO 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 |
XO Brandy Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormBottled spirit (liquid)
Industry PositionFinished Consumer Product
Market
XO brandy is a premium, extra-aged grape spirit segment positioned at the high end of global spirits trade, with the most standardized use of “XO” occurring in the Cognac AOC where it aligns to BNIC ageing account 10 (10 years minimum ageing for the listed age-related terms). Trade flows for grape-wine/marc spirits (HS 220820) indicate major import demand in markets such as the United States and China, with routing through re-export hubs including Singapore and Hong Kong. Supply is structurally inelastic because stocks must be matured for years in oak before sale, making inventory management and working capital central to competitiveness. Regulatory product definitions (e.g., EU rules on maturation, minimum alcoholic strength, and restrictions on flavouring and colour adjustment) materially shape formulation, labelling, and market access.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Exporting Countries
- FranceKey exporter in HS 220820 trade flows to major import markets (e.g., United States and China); includes Cognac AOC and other French grape brandies.
- SingaporeSignificant exporter to Asian markets in HS 220820 flows; often reflects logistics and re-export activity rather than production origin.
- Hong KongActive re-export hub in HS 220820 flows, particularly into Mainland China.
- ChinaExports in HS 220820 appear in intra-Asia trade (including to Hong Kong) and as a smaller supplier to some markets; may include re-exports and domestic products.
- SpainExports to major import markets in HS 220820 flows; includes Spanish brandy styles and bulk movements for blending/bottling.
- ArmeniaAppears among suppliers in some HS 220820 import markets; may represent regional brandy exports.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesMajor import market for HS 220820; France is a dominant supplier in reported 2024 flows.
- ChinaMajor import market for HS 220820; significant inbound supply is reported from France and re-export hubs (e.g., Singapore and Hong Kong).
- Hong KongImport and re-export hub for HS 220820, with onward shipments notably into Mainland China.
- CanadaNotable import market for HS 220820; imports include substantial supply from France in reported 2024 flows.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Oak-matured grape spirit with amber-to-mahogany colour development over time
- Aroma/flavour profile commonly emphasizes dried fruit, vanilla, toasted oak, spice, and rancio-like notes in older blends (style-dependent)
Compositional Metrics
- Alcoholic strength by volume (ABV) is a core commercial specification; in the EU, the minimum alcoholic strength for brandy/Weinbrand is defined in spirit drink rules
- Maturation time and wood type/contact are key specification dimensions for premium expressions marketed as “XO”
Grades
- Age-category terms (e.g., VS, VSOP, XO) are most strictly standardized within certain geographical indication systems (not globally harmonized across all brandies)
- For Cognac AOC labelling, age-related terms including “XO” are linked to BNIC ageing accounts; account 10 corresponds to 10 years of ageing, and “XO” is listed among the terms tied to account 10 in the Cognac specification framework
Packaging
- Glass bottles (often with premium closures) and frequent use of secondary packaging (gift cartons) for XO-positioned products
- Label compliance typically includes origin/GI statements (where applicable), ABV, nominal volume, and importer/distributor information per destination-market rules
ProcessingBlending of multiple aged eaux-de-vie is common to achieve a consistent house styleColour adjustment using caramel may be permitted in some jurisdictions for brandy (e.g., EU rules allow caramel for colour adjustment for brandy/Weinbrand); flavouring is restricted in certain legal definitions (e.g., EU brandy definition)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Base wine production/selection → distillation to wine spirit → oak maturation (years) → blending → reduction to bottling strength → filtration → bottling/packaging → excise warehousing → export/import distribution
Demand Drivers
- Premium gifting and celebration occasions in high-income urban consumer segments
- Duty-free/travel retail and high-end on-trade positioning for aged expressions
- Brand equity and geographical indication reputation (where applicable) supporting premium pricing
Temperature
- Ambient logistics are typical; avoid high heat and direct sunlight to protect sensory quality and packaging integrity
- Store bottles upright to minimize prolonged contact between spirit and closure
Shelf Life
- Unopened spirits are generally shelf-stable over long periods; after opening, headspace oxygen and storage conditions can gradually reduce aromatic intensity over time
Risks
Aging Inventory And Supply Inelasticity HighXO-positioned brandy relies on multi-year maturation in oak, making supply slow to respond to demand shocks. In regulated GI systems (e.g., Cognac), the use of “XO” is tied to defined ageing accounts (account 10 corresponding to 10 years), reinforcing long stock cycles; harvest or production disruptions can therefore translate into multi-year availability constraints and price volatility.Use multi-year stock planning and conservative depletion assumptions; diversify sourcing across origins and age tiers; maintain validated age-account documentation and buffer inventories for key SKUs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumLegal definitions for brandy vary by jurisdiction and can impose constraints on minimum alcoholic strength, maturation requirements, permitted colour adjustment, sweetening limits, and prohibitions on flavouring (e.g., EU spirit drink rules for brandy/Weinbrand). Misalignment between formulation, label claims (including age terms), and destination-market rules can trigger border holds, relabelling, or recalls.Perform destination-market regulatory review for formula and label prior to shipment; keep audit-ready records on maturation, blending, and additive use; validate GI/age-term usage with competent bodies where applicable.
Illicit Trade And Counterfeit MediumPremium XO spirits are exposed to counterfeiting, refilling, and grey-market diversion, which can create consumer safety incidents and enforcement actions, disrupt legitimate distribution, and damage brand equity.Deploy tamper-evident packaging, serialization/track-and-trace where feasible, and authenticated supply-chain partners; monitor online marketplaces and high-risk transit routes.
Public Health Policy And Excise MediumExcise tax changes, advertising restrictions, minimum pricing, and availability controls can materially shift retail pricing and channel access for spirits, affecting demand in key import markets.Monitor policy developments in priority markets; stress-test pricing and channel strategy against excise and marketing-rule scenarios; strengthen compliance and responsible-marketing programs.
Sustainability
- Energy use and emissions from distillation and long-duration warehousing/aging
- Oak sourcing and barrel lifecycle management (forestry, cooperage, reuse) as a material input for aged expressions
- Packaging footprint (glass, secondary gift packaging) in premium segments
- Climate variability affecting grape supply and long-term aged-stock planning in key origin regions
Labor & Social
- Alcohol-related harm and tightening public-health policies (taxation, marketing restrictions, availability controls) affecting demand and route-to-market
- Illicit trade and counterfeiting risks in premium spirits impacting consumer safety, tax compliance, and brand integrity
FAQ
What does “XO” mean for XO brandy in global trade?“XO” is an extra-aged positioning term, but it is not globally standardized across all brandies. The most regulated use is in the Cognac AOC, where age-related terms including “XO” are tied to BNIC ageing accounts; account 10 corresponds to 10 years of ageing, and “XO” is among the terms linked to that account in the Cognac specification framework.
Are additives or flavourings allowed in brandy?Rules depend on the jurisdiction. Under EU spirit drink rules for brandy/Weinbrand, the product has defined maturation requirements and minimum alcoholic strength, must not be flavoured, and may only use caramel to adjust colour; sweetening is permitted only within specified limits. Other markets can have different standards, so exporters typically validate formulation and labels against destination-market law.
Which markets and trade routes are especially important for XO-positioned grape brandy?UN Comtrade (via World Bank WITS) trade flows for HS 220820 show strong import-market relevance for the United States and China, and significant routing through hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong in Asian trade. These figures cover grape-wine/marc spirits broadly (not XO only), but they provide a useful proxy for where premium grape brandies often move internationally.
Sources
XO Brandy Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Spain, Macao, Uzbekistan, Belgium, Estonia, Malaysia, Poland, Vietnam, South Africa, Canada, Lithuania, Moldova, Chile, Thailand, Latvia, Japan, Malta, Australia, Portugal, India, Kazakhstan, Finland, Peru, Azerbaijan, Switzerland, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Slovakia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Bulgaria, Jamaica, Denmark, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Serbia, Greece, Turkiye, New Zealand, Dominican Republic, Croatia, Israel, Zambia, Sweden, Macedonia, Kenya, Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, 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, Hungary, Indonesia, Iceland, Jordan, Cambodia, Laos, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Morocco, Montenegro, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Paraguay, Qatar, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zimbabwe
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