Camilla Laureti· S&D

Nuanced

Almost 3 million people are employed in the wine sector economy.

Omissions

• The 3 million figure includes indirect employment (upstream and downstream sectors) and not just direct employment in wine production; direct employment is approximately 838,000 workers (Eurostat 2022)
• The data is from 2022 reference period (published March 2024), not current 2026 data
• The MEP did not cite the source (PwC report)
• The figure includes related economic activities (tourism, packaging, logistics, etc.) beyond core wine production

Sources

• PrimaryPwC - Economic, social and environmental importance of the wine sector in the EU (Commissioned by CEV and Wine Institute)2.9 million jobs in the EU wine sector (direct and indirect employment) in 2022
• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Prospects of the EU Wine SectorIn 2022, the sector contributed a total of €130 billion to the total EU's GDP, and generated 2.9 million jobs
• SecondaryDecanter - PwC Wine contributes €130bn to the EU's GDPThe European wine trade employs almost three million people and contributes €130bn to GDP