This list reveals the top 10 importers of champagne and other sparkling grape wines based on their percentage of global import purchases (shown within parenthesis). In 2015, world champagne imports totaled US$5.8 billion.
African Importers
In 2014, Africa imported $158.5 million worth of champagne led by the following countries:
1. Nigeria: $41.2 million
2. Angola: $29.4 million
3. South Africa: $19.9 million
4. Morocco: $6 million
5. Cameroon: $5.8 million
6. Gabon: $5.6 million
7. Congo: $5.5 million
8. Côte d'Ivoire: $5.3 million
9. Mauritius: $5.2 million
10. Democratic Rep. Congo: $4.5 million
Asian Importers
In 2014, Asia imported $1.1 billion worth of champagne led by the following countries:
1. Japan: $468.2 million
2. Singapore: $359.4 million
3. China: $82.6 million
4. Hong Kong: $63.7 million
5. South Korea: $24.8 million
6. Taiwan: $14.3 million
7. Kazakhstan: $10.9 million
8. Thailand: $9.2 million
9. Malaysia: $7.6 million
10. Macao: $6.7 million
European Importers
In 2014, Europe imported $2.9 billion worth of champagne led by the following countries:
1. United Kingdom: $994.1 million
2. Germany: $490.5 million
3. Belgium: $356.2 million
4. Italy: $160.6 million
5. Sweden: $107.8 million
6. Netherlands: $104.9 million
7. Austria: $98.4 million
8. Spain: $96.7 million
9. France: $74.6 million
10. Denmark: $67 million
Latin American and Caribbean Importers
In 2014, Latin America imported $165.3 million worth of champagne led by the following countries:
1. Brazil: $34.3 million
2. Colombia: $10.8 million
3. Dominican Republic: $8.1 million
4. Peru: $7.2 million
5. Chile: $6.7 million
6. Paraguay: $6.1 million
7. Venezuela: $5 million
8. Panama: $4.6 million
9. Argentina: $4.3 million
10. Trinidad/Tobago: $3.4 million
Middle Eastern Importers
In 2014, the Middle East imported $107.9 million worth of champagne led by the following countries:
1. United Arab Emirates: $63.8 million
2. Qatar: $23.6 million
3. Israel: $7.8 million
4. Lebanon: $4.4 million
5. Oman: $1.7 million
6. Bahrain: $508,000
7. Jordan: $344,000
8. Iraq: $331,000
9. Syrian Arab Republic: $121,000
10. Saudi Arabia: $101,000
North American Importers
In 2014, North America imported $1.1 billion worth of champagne led by the following countries:
1. United States: $925.4 million
2. Canada: $126.9 million
3. Mexico: $44.5 million
Oceanian Importers
In 2014, Oceania imported $248.4 million worth of champagne led by the following countries:
1. Australia: $191.5 million
2. New Zealand: $41.8 million
3. New Caledonia: $8.1 million
4. French Polynesia: $4.2 million
5. Fiji: $1.7 million
6. Papua New Guinea: $330,000
7. Vanuatu: $276,000
8. Cook Islands: $175,000
9. Wallis/Futuna Islands: $108,000
10. Norfolk Island: $56,000
To see the 25 fastest-growing champagne importers from 2011 to 2015, use the slidebar on the accompanying list. Overall, the 5-year percentage gain for globally imported champagne was 6.7%.
Data source: Trade Map, International Trade Centre, www.intracen.org/marketanalysis
Top Champagne Importers 2015
Fastest-Growing Champagne Import Countries
Research Note: Import numbers rarely match the source exporters’ stats. Reasons for import-export statistical discrepancies include re-exports, time lags, misallocations, distinct trade reporting systems, different quantity measurements and country confidentiality rules. Also, transportation and insurance costs are sometimes added to import totals.
