Despite major challenges (sales ban, export ban) for the South African wine industry in 2020, exports ended up at a phenomenal 319.2 million litres (3.2 Mhl). The vineyards have recovered well after the severe drought of 2015–2019. Even more gratifying is that the value of exports increased by 7.7%.
Four countries showed extra good value increases:
- Great Britain +28%,
- the Netherlands +19%,
- Sweden +17%
- USA +12%.
The country’s two emblematic grapes, chenin blanc and pinotage, increased their export values by 13% and 12% respectively.
Chenin blanc is the largest single export variety with a volume in 2020 of 48.9 million litres.
Sparkling Methode Cap Classique (MCC) increased by 17%. Well-deserved for this excellent sparkler.
Although still a small segment for South Africa, the super-premium segment showed a 37% growth in volume.
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