Champagne has quickly recovered from the pandemic. 2021 was already a successful year for Champagne and in 2022 sales increased by 1.6% to 326 million bottles.
The value of this was 6 billion euros.
The French market has decreased slightly (-1.7%). 138.4 million bottles were sold in France. 187.5 bottles were exported, an increase of 4.3%.
Exports’ share of total sales has gone from 45% ten years ago to 57% today. It is a new record in value and almost a new record in volume. Life is good for champagne producers.
In addition, 2022 was a superb vintage in Champagne with lots of sun and heat. The harvest was large and the producers have been able to put some aside in reserves to be prepared for less generous vintages.
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