In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 countries that drink the most Champagne. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the global Champagne market, the largest Champagne producer in the world, and sustainability in the Champagne industry, head to the 20 Countries that Drink the Most Champagne.
5. Germany
Total Champagne Consumption in 2022: 12.2 million bottles
Germany leads the world in sparkling wine consumption at four bottles per capita per year, and thus has proven to be a valuable destination for the French bubbly, which is more popular on special occasions and is often the tipple of choice for German men.
There are strong ties between Germany and the great French champagne houses. Many of them were founded or managed by Germans – Bollinger, Krug, Mumm, Piper-Heidsieck, and Taittinger are indeed all German names.
4. Japan
Total Champagne Consumption in 2022: 16.6 million bottles
Last year marked the absolute peak of Champagne consumption in Japan, when the country imported 16.6 million bottles – an increase of 20% from 2021, when it imported 13.8 million bottles of the frizzy wine, worth an estimated $376.5 million.
The Japanese consume this drink of excellence in all restaurants, at every important ceremony, and of course in clubs . As an example, ‘Champagne Call’ is very popular in Japan and this service is worth about a million yen or $6,710. The Land of the Rising Sun is the Largest Consumer of Champagne in Asia and currently, there are about 315 different brands of bubbly present in the country.
3. United Kingdom
Total Champagne Consumption in 2022: 28 million bottles
Although around 16 years ago, the U.K. had a huge Champagne consumption of over 39 million bottles, the country still remains among the Top 5 Champagne Drinking Countries with 28 million bottles consumed last year. Adding yet more strength to the U.K. market are Champagne sales through ‘top end fine wine merchants’, comprising a large amount of high-end bubbly, including prestige cuvées and limited releases.
The popularity of brand Champagne was incredible in the U.K. market last year, and even when faced with higher prices (lower or no discounts) and/or non-availability of favored brands, the country’s consumers chose their beloved bubbly.
2. United States of America
Total Champagne Consumption in 2022: 33.7 million bottles
The U.S. imported 33,720,198 bottles of Champagne last year, worth more than $997.9 million. Champagne’s brand leaders in the U.S. posted sterling performances across the board in 2021, with the top 20 labels combining for 25% growth to 1.8 million cases. Moët Hennessy USA dominates the Champagne category in the U.S. with the two largest labels – Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon.
The U.S. is one of the Top Alcohol Drinking Countries in the World.
1. France
Total Champagne Consumption in 2022: 138.3 million bottles
French people rarely drink wine on its own and when they do indulge in an aperitif before dinner, it is usually a glass of Champagne. Of the 325.5 million bottles of Champagne produced last year, around 42.5% were consumed in France.
Nicolas Feuillatte was the best-selling Champagne brand in France in 2022, with an estimated 5.7 million bottles sold in the country’s supermarkets and hypermarkets last year.
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