Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
The Drinks Business, Amelie Maurice-Jones
Exports of the Italian fizz to France grew by 21.1%, placing it behind only the United States and the UK in Prosecco DOC’s global rankings. This bucks assumptions that wine drinkers in the Mediterranean country favour their own sparklings, Champagnes and Crémants. Growth was significant too, up 21.1%.
The figures come as Prosecco closed 2025 with global sales of 667 million bottles, a 1.1% increase on the previous year. Total sales were valued at €3.6bn (£3.1bn), with more than 82% of production exported to 164 countries.
Giancarlo Guidolin, president of the Prosecco DOC Consortium, said the results reflected resilience in a difficult economic climate. “In a complex global context, the supply chain has demonstrated unity. Sustainability, consumer protection and value remain our priorities.”
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