The contribution that grape growing and wine make to Oregon’s economy grew by almost $1 billion from 2019 to 2022, according to the new report released by the Oregon Wine Board. Conducted by Dr. Robert Eyler of Economic Forensics and Analytics, Inc. and Christian Miller, of Full Glass Research, the economic impact study provides a snapshot of every industry tier to present a complete and accurate estimate of the Oregon wine industry’s economic impact.
Based on 2022 data, the report provides compelling evidence that wine is an economic driver for the state, with ramifications in agriculture, tourism, hospitality wholesale, and retail.
Tourism and Oregon wine industry top takeaways:
- $758 million in total revenue
- 8,806 in Oregon jobs
- $319 million in total wages