Champagne broke its record in terms of value, with a turnover of 4. 9 billion euros. By volume, total sales amounted to 307. 3 million bottles, 0. 4% compared to 2016. These are the main elements reported by the Champagne Committee, which this week unveiled the final figures for champagne shipments in 2017.
Not all signals are positive, especially for winemakers and cooperatives. The French market falls 2. 5% with 153. 7 million bottles. “A steeper decline than expected due to disappointing December,” said Maxime Toubart, president of the General Union of Oenologists. , co-chair of the Champagne Committee.
- Exports.
- Up 3.
- 5%.
- Joined France with 153.
- 6 million bottles.
- Are growth relays confirmed outside the? European Union (1.
- 3% decrease with 76.
- 6 million bottles).
- As third countries already exceed this area and register an increase of almost 9% to 77 million bottles.
Jean-Marie Barillére, President of the Union of Champagne Houses, co-chair of the Champagne Committee, is delighted that “thanks to the export and promotion of its cuvées, Champagne achieves a record turnover of 4. 9 billion euros”.