This 2017 has been a particularly positive year in which the expeditions of cava www.docava.es they have reached the figure of 252.515.336 million bottles (+ 3%). Which represents a total economic value of 1.149,3 million euros.
The traditional cava has accounted for 219,8 million bottles (+ 1,95% over 2016) and its average aging has been 13,8 months.
The entire foreign market grew by 3,2 million bottles. Achieving the record figure of 162,2 million bottles. Germany regains the first position with an outstanding growth of 10,5%. The European Union presents a result of 112,6 million bottles (+ 0,7%) and third countries 49,6 million (+ 5,2%).
Regarding the domestic market, cava continues to be the undisputed leader in quality sparkling wines. It presents a growth of 4,7%, exceeding 90 million bottles. A figure that has not been obtained since 2010.
The consolidation of the premium segment.
The premium segment grew significantly by 3,1 million bottles (10,7%), reaching 32,6 million bottles. The domestic market, which represents 64,5% of the total premium, grew 14%. In the foreign market, which increased by 5,1%. The growth of premium cava in countries such as Sweden (63,3%) and the Netherlands (49%) stands out.
The Premium segment also includes Cava de Paraje Calificado. The international launch took place in London in November. Therefore, it is still too early to analyze its results. The data presented represent only the November-December period.
The commercialization of organic cava grows 48,17% reaching 5,9 million bottles of which. 79,58% is made by companies that buy base wine. These data highlight the commitment of winegrowers to organic farming in the cava sector.
2017, year of records.
It closes the period of three decades since the creation of the DO Cava showing significant growth in all market segments. Highlighting the internationalization of the Cava brand and the positive evolution in the last four years of the premium segment.
Undoubtedly, the boost given by the Regulatory Council to this premium segment during this stage is bearing the expected results.
