Champagne consumption stagnated last year

Due to the coronavirus epidemic, domestic champagne consumption decreased by 9% in 2020 compared to the previous year, but according to preliminary data, consumption did not fall further in 2021, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) wrote in its annual analysis. Champagne consumption has stagnated, but quality drinks are becoming increasingly popular According to a statement sent to MTI on Wednesday, this amount is roughly 1.2 liters of annual consumption per capita, and the specific value includes sparkling, sparkling and still wines in addition to champagnes. In recent years, consumer demand has shifted towards quality champagnes, with an increase not only in the higher-priced products of traditional champagne brands, but also in the demand for market-leading Italian and German champagnes. The Chamber of Agriculture emphasized that in Hungary the majority of consumption is still concentrated during the festive period at the end of the year, almost 60 percent of the ...