More than 6.3 million bottles were imported in 2022, an increase of 3.9% compared with the previous year, according to industry figures published on Wednesday.
Turnover of champagne on the Swiss market rose by 15.7% compared with 2021 and has reached €145.3 million (CHF144.5 million).
The Swiss market is relatively small but the sustained demand makes it an important market for the champagne industry, the Swiss Champagne Office said.
By comparison, the total quantity of champagne exported from France in 2022 amounted to 325.5 million bottles (1.5%), according to the data. And the value of all exports exceeded the €6 billion mark for the first time.
The United States is the leading importer of champagne, followed by Britain and Japan.
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