Africa - Sparkling Wine - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the sparkling wine market in Africa for 2024 with a forecast to 2035. It details that consumption in 2024 was 454M litres, valued at $4.3B, with Egypt, South Africa, and Uganda as the top consumers. Production was similar at 452M litres. The market is forecast to grow to 524M litres and $5.3B by 2035. Imports fell sharply to 9.5M litres ($77M), led by South Africa, while exports rose to 7.5M litres ($38M), dominated by South Africa. The report includes country-level breakdowns for consumption, production, and trade, highlighting key growth markets like Niger.
Key Findings
- Africa's sparkling wine market is forecast to grow to 524M litres in volume and $5.3B in value by 2035
- Egypt, South Africa, and Uganda were the top consuming countries by volume in 2024, while Egypt, Tunisia, and Zambia led in market value
- Market imports collapsed by -61.4% to 9.5M litres in 2024, with South Africa as the largest importer by value
- South Africa dominates exports, accounting for 91% of the continent's total export volume
- Niger recorded the highest growth rates in both consumption and production from 2013 to 2024
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for sparkling wine in Africa, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 524M litres by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $5.3B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
Consumption
Africa's Consumption of Sparkling Wine
In 2024, consumption of sparkling wine decreased by -0.1% to 454M litres, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 493M litres. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.
The size of the sparkling wine market in Africa dropped modestly to $4.3B in 2024, reducing by -2.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $4.6B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Egypt (103M litres), South Africa (77M litres) and Uganda (49M litres), with a combined 51% share of total consumption. Madagascar, Niger, Tunisia, Zambia, Senegal and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest sparkling wine markets in Africa were Egypt ($1.3B), Tunisia ($749M) and Zambia ($419M), together accounting for 56% of the total market. South Africa, Senegal, Madagascar, Uganda, Niger and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.
Niger, with a CAGR of +3.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of sparkling wine per capita consumption in 2024 were Tunisia (2.1 litres per person), Rwanda (1.6 litres per person) and Senegal (1.3 litres per person).
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Madagascar (with a CAGR of +0.2%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the per capita consumption figures.
Production
Africa's Production of Sparkling Wine
In 2024, approx. 452M litres of sparkling wine were produced in Africa; with an increase of 3.6% compared with the previous year's figure. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 4.4%. The volume of production peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
In value terms, sparkling wine production reduced to $4.3B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $4.6B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Production By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Egypt (103M litres), South Africa (82M litres) and Uganda (49M litres), together comprising 52% of total production. Madagascar, Niger, Tunisia, Zambia, Senegal and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports
Africa's Imports of Sparkling Wine
In 2024, the amount of sparkling wine imported in Africa shrank sharply to 9.5M litres, which is down by -61.4% compared with 2023. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 64M litres. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, sparkling wine imports fell remarkably to $77M in 2024. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $139M. From 2015 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports By Country
In 2024, South Africa (2.4M litres) represented the key importer of sparkling wine, creating 25% of total imports. Burkina Faso (850K litres) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Mauritius (661K litres), Cameroon (477K litres), Mozambique (456K litres), Ghana (448K litres) and Cote d'Ivoire (436K litres). All these countries together took approx. 35% share of total imports. Tanzania (411K litres), Democratic Republic of the Congo (352K litres) and Gabon (327K litres) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +13.6% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, Burkina Faso (+15.2%), Tanzania (+13.0%), Mauritius (+8.3%), Cameroon (+8.1%) and Mozambique (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +15.2% from 2013-2024. By contrast, Democratic Republic of the Congo (-2.1%), Cote d'Ivoire (-2.7%), Ghana (-4.2%) and Gabon (-10.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mauritius, Cameroon, Tanzania, Mozambique, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by +24, +8.6, +6.4, +4.6, +4.1, +4, +3.3, +3.2 and +2.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, South Africa ($43M) constitutes the largest market for imported sparkling wine in Africa, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($5.7M), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Cameroon, with a 3.3% share.
In South Africa, sparkling wine imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (-0.2% per year) and Cameroon (+2.5% per year).
Import Prices By Country
The import price in Africa stood at $8.1 per litre in 2024, surging by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by 157%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($18 per litre), while Burkina Faso ($861 per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+13.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports
Africa's Exports of Sparkling Wine
In 2024, approx. 7.5M litres of sparkling wine were exported in Africa; growing by 17% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 15M litres in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, sparkling wine exports rose markedly to $38M in 2024. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $58M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports By Country
South Africa prevails in exports structure, reaching 6.9M litres, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2024. The following exporters - Swaziland (179K litres) and Rwanda (128K litres) - each amounted to a 4.1% share of total exports.
Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -3.1% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, Rwanda (+43.0%) and Swaziland (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +43.0% from 2013-2024. From 2013 to 2024, the share of Rwanda increased by +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, South Africa ($33M) remains the largest sparkling wine supplier in Africa, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($778K), with a 2% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Swaziland (+6.6% per year) and Rwanda (+33.9% per year).
Export Prices By Country
The export price in Africa stood at $5.1 per litre in 2024, which is down by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $5.7 per litre in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($4.8 per litre), while Rwanda ($2.8 per litre) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.
This report provides a comprehensive view of the sparkling wine industry in Africa, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the regional value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between exporters and importers within Africa. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the sparkling wine landscape in Africa.
Quick navigation
- Key findings
- Report scope
- Product coverage
- Country coverage
- Methodology
- Forecasts to 2035
- Price analysis
- Market participants
- Country profiles
- How to use this report
- FAQ
Key findings
- Regional demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking supply hubs to import-reliant countries.
- Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
- Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating distinct cost curves across Africa.
- Market concentration varies by country, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
- The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the region.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Africa. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts across countries and sub-regions.
- Market size and growth in value and volume terms
- Consumption structure by end-use segments and countries
- Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
- Regional trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
- Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
- Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverage
- Prodcom 11021130 - Champagne (important: excluding alcohol duty)
- Prodcom 11021190 - Sparkling wine from fresh grapes (excluding champagne, a lcohol duty)
Country coverage
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Western Sahara
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Country profiles and benchmarks
For the regional report, country profiles provide a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators across Africa. The profiles highlight the largest consuming and producing markets and allow direct benchmarking across peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
- International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
- National production and consumption statistics
- Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
- Price series and unit value benchmarks
- Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links sparkling wine demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts within Africa.
- Historical baseline: 2012-2025
- Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
- Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
- Capacity and investment outlook for major producing countries
Each country projection is built from its own historical pattern and the regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
- Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
- Export and import unit value trends
- Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
- Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
- Business focus and production capabilities
- Geographic reach and distribution networks
- Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
- Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
- Quantify regional demand and identify the most attractive country markets
- Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
- Track price dynamics and protect margins
- Benchmark performance against regional competitors
- Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of sparkling wine dynamics in Africa.
FAQ
What is included in the sparkling wine market in Africa?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data at country and sub-regional levels, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which countries are profiled in detail?
The report provides profiles for the largest consuming and producing countries in Africa.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2025
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2025
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2025
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2025
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
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