Portuguese wine exports experienced a slight increase in value but a larger increase in volume in the first half of the year, according to ViniPortugal. The value increased by 1.25% to 452.4 million euros, while the volume increased by 8.58% to 171.5 million liters. Despite the increase in volume, the average price decreased by 6.52%, indicating pressure on global wine stocks. France, the USA, and Brazil were the top export markets, and France led in liters exported. ViniPortugal's President, Frederico Falcão, highlighted the resilience and quality of Portuguese wine despite the pricing challenges and expressed commitment to promoting and maximizing the value of the wines on the global market.