Sales of Chablis wines set a new record in the first half of 2024

Discover the new version of key figures for the Chablis wine region.

After a very challenging 2022 in this market, Chablis wines are experiencing renewed interest from the Japanese.

In 2023, Canada confirmed its position as the 3rd largest market by volume for Chablis wines for the second consecutive year, ahead of Japan and behind the USA and the United Kingdom.

In 2023, the United States regained its position as the world's leading market by value for Chablis wines.

Chablis with Chablis 1er Cru and Petit Chablis are among the top five white Bourgogne AOCs sold by wholesalers and cash and carry outlets.

Despite declining volumes in 2023, Chablis wines are far and away the most exported French AOC white wines to Sweden.

The UK is the leading export market for Chablis wines in terms of volume. But it is now behind the USA in terms of value.

After a strong recovery in 2020, exports of Chablis wines were hit hard by the wine shortage. But the arrival of the 2022 vintage on the market is boosting trade.

Taiwan’s excellent economic growth in 2021 stimulated imports, and notably those of Chablis, which progressed quite markedly in 2021.

Australia has long been a favored destination for Chablis wines. In 2020 this market register a record volumes and sales.

Exports of Chablis wines grew strongly in 2019. During the 8 first months of 2020, the COVID-19 crisis impact the growth.

In 2019, the volume of Chablis wines exported to Belgium increased by 27% compared to 2018, alongside a 13.7% rise in terms of revenue.

Chablis wines accounted for 58% of sales of Bourgogne white wines through the Vinmonopolet state monopoly in 2019. But the loss of market share caused by several small harvests has not been regained.