The cremant market in France

This study analyses the market for beer sold in France, from major international brands to independent breweries, including alcohol-free beers and flagging shandies where statistics group them with beer. It follows the value chain, from brewing to sales in shops and in cafés, hotels and restaurants. After the 2022 peak, releases for consumption fell to 23,48 million hectolitres in 2024, while large-scale retail sales reached 4,9 billion euros over the twelve months to 14 June 2026. The study describes buyers, their ages, their spending and the decline in the share of buying households, then consumption occasions, preferred styles, brand awareness and the growing place of alcohol-free beer. It examines sales channels, bottle and can formats, deliveries to cafés and restaurants and the reuse of containers. Finally, it presents the network of around 2 500 breweries, salaried employment and its regional concentration, consolidation and investment strategies, the weight of imports from Belg

The global wine industry is valued at over $490 billion in 2021 and is growing at an annual rate of 6.1%. There are around 3,000 châteaux in the Bordeaux region, with some 5,400 winegrowers, owners and operators, an average production of 5 million hectolitres and a value in excess of 4 billion euros. More than half of this production is consumed in France. Bordeaux wines, mainly reds, account for 32% of French still wine exports, with major export markets including China, the UK and the USA. The Bordeaux wine industry faces a deep crisis of overproduction and falling prices According to recent surveys, only 20-25% of 25-39 year-olds consider themselves wine drinkers. Almost half of all wine is consumed by the over-55s. Young adults show a preference for white and rosé wines Red wine, particularly Bordeaux, remains the preferred wine of more than half the French population. Some 38% of consumers consider Bordeaux to be their favorite wine region, closely followed by Burgundy. This prefe

The global wine market, with a valuation of $489.3 billion in 2021, is projected to grow at a 6.1% CAGR from 2022 to 2030. European wines dominate the sector, accounting for 45% of worldwide sales. Burgundy, a prime region in France, witnessed a surge in demand, with exports growing by 12.6% in 2022 compared to the previous year, although volumes dipped by 10.2%. The region, known for its quality wines, predominantly white (60%) and red (30%), faces a challenge with younger consumers showing reduced interest, especially in red wines like Bordeaux, which saw significant consumption decreases (7% drop between 2011 and 2021). Burgundy wine production plays a significant economic role, contributing 2.8% to the regional GDP and accounting for 7% of employment. Despite representing only 4% of French vineyards, production reached 205.8 million bottles in 2022, with nearly half exported, generating significant value (€1.1 billion) given its 2.9% share of the global wine trade. Internally, the