Champagne is one of the products that embodies the French luxury industry. The Champagne "appellation d’origine contrôlée" (AOC), which is synonymous with quality, prestige, and celebration, represents an invaluable heritage. It is a symbol of France throughout the world. For nearly two centuries, the people of Champagne have safeguarded this shared heritage.
Key figures for the champagne market
(source CIVC)
- In value terms, the world’s leading wine-producing region (Revenues : 5.6 billions of euros) ;
- The Champagne Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) region covers around 34,200 hectares (319 districts), with 33,900 hectares in production;
- Winegrowers own 90% of the production area, while the Champagne Maisons market 72% of total shipments and 85% of export volume ;
- 2025 AOC potential yield = 9.000 kg / ha, representing 260 million bottles;
- Huge yields, reaching an average of 10.000kg/ ha in the Champagne region.
- Long-term process to revise the AOC area is underway, with its first impacts expected from 2025/2030.
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Evolution of shipments by geographical area for the last 10 years
(Millions of bottles - Source CIVC)
Breakdown of champagne shipments in 2025
(temporary source CIVC)
