Mon Mar 31 05:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Champagne Sales Dip: Global Shipments Down 9.2% in 2024
**London, UK** – Global Champagne shipments fell by 9.2% in 2024, totaling 271.4 million bottles, a significant drop compared to the 299 million bottles shipped in 2023. This marks a continuation of a downward trend, with shipments now at levels last seen in 2001. The decline reflects a decrease in both domestic and export sales.
France, the largest consumer of Champagne, saw a 7.2% drop in consumption, reaching 118.2 million bottles. This represents a long-term trend; French consumption has steadily declined since 2007, when it peaked at nearly 188 million bottles. Conversely, exports, while also experiencing a 10.8% decrease to 153.2 million bottles in 2024, have shown significant growth since 1996, surpassing domestic consumption in 2017.
The United States remains the top export market for Champagne, experiencing a slight increase, partly attributed to increased year-end shipments in anticipation of potential tariff increases. The United Kingdom, the second largest export market, saw a substantial 12.7% decrease in volume, attributed to economic uncertainty, price increases, and the correction of excess stock following the post-Covid boom. Despite the overall decline, emerging markets like Canada, South Africa, and South Korea are showing promising growth. The UAE has also entered the top 10 export markets, demonstrating a notable increase in both volume and value. The full analysis of global Champagne sales trends can be found in db’s annual Champagne Report.
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