Australia remains a key market for exports of Champagne from France, with over 7.5 million bottles of Champagne shipped here in 2025.
While this amount reflects a 3.5 per cent increase from the previous year, Australia remains the seventh largest global market for Champagne.
Director of the Champagne Bureau Australia, John Noble said: “The Australian market has remained resilient for Champagne, despite ongoing economic pressures and global geopolitical uncertainty.
“The versatility and diversity of Champagne styles ensure the wines resonate with the Australian lifestyle and across a wide range of occasions – from relaxed, everyday dining to the celebration of life’s most significant moments.”
Total Champagne shipments for 2025 stood at 266 million bottles worldwide, down two per cent from the 271.4 million bottles distributed in 2024.
“With a strong appellation and coordinated actions, we will continue to bring joy to all those around the world who love fine wines, dreams, fraternity, celebration and life,” David Chatillon, President of the Union des Maisons de Champagne and Co-President of the Comité Champagne, said.
International markets accounted for nearly 152 million bottles, while the French market represented 114 million bottles.
Maxime Toubart, President of the Syndicat Général des Vignerons and Co-President of the Comité Champagne, said: “The French market is a showcase for our appellation, and we must strengthen it. We have all the assets we need – excellent wines, unique expertise and collective strength – to consolidate this position and promote Champagne.”
The top 10 export markets by volume for Champagne in 2026 were:
United States of America: 26,462,000
United Kingdom: 22,728,000
Japan: 13,283,000
Germany: 9,616,000
Belgium: 7,823,000
Italy: 7,785,000
Australia: 7,555,000
Switzerland: 5,069,000
Spain: 4,004,000
Canada: 2,893,000.
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