There is a sharp decline in demand for champagne in France. By the end of 2023, the number of bottles of this alcoholic beverage shipped to the country dropped to the lowest level since 1985 Bloomberg According to data from the Champagne Wine Committee.
Exports decreased by 8.2%. Total 12-month shipments fell to 299 million bottles. Despite this, producers managed to generate approximately 6 billion euros in revenue, especially from the sale of more expensive sparkling wine brands abroad.
The French are the biggest consumers of their sparkling wine. They account for more than 40% of the Champagne supply. However, lately, the French have been forced to choose cheaper alternatives due to inflation, which puts increasing pressure on family budgets.
The average price of a liter of champagne is around 30 euros. Other types of sparkling wine will cost 4-5 times cheaper.
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