Rice Wine key numbers
| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaoxing wine production | 600,000+ tonnes a year | 2026 | South China Morning Post |
| Dry huangjiu | ≤ 15 g/L sugar | 2018 | GB/T 13662-2018 |
| Sweet huangjiu | > 100 g/L sugar | 2018 | GB/T 13662-2018 |
Key figures on Chinese rice wine, with year and source.
Sources
- Shaoxing wine goes upmarket — South China Morning Post, 2026
- Physical and chemical standards for rice wine (GB/T 13662-2018) — Wuhan University