The total number of Champagne shipments from France sank by almost 10% last year to 271 million bottles, marking the second consecutive year of declines.

Champagne sales have fallen to their lowest levels in over two decades, with shipments down nearly 10 per cent globally. Economic uncertainty, political instability, and changing consumer habits have contributed to this slump,

Champagne is having some problems. For the second consecutive year, and with no cause for celebration in sight, shipments of the bubbly from France are drying up, CNN reported. According to new data from trade organization Comité Champagne,

French Champagne shipment dropped 9.2% in 2024 due to economic uncertainty, and changing consumer preferences in key markets.

A new report from Comité Champagne — an organization consisting of key players in champagne production, including growers, cooperatives and merchants — found that the total number of champagne shipments from France dropped nearly 10% last year,