The severe drought in Catalonia over the last three years has considerably reduced the production and supply capacity of the D.O. Cava. Thankfully, the rain did come at last this winter, and hopefully, the producers can look forward to a normal growing season in 2025.
In 2024, the D.O. Cava sold 218 million bottles, a 13.4% decrease from 2023, with 78 million bottles sold domestically (down 3.5% in volume, but up 3.7% in value) and 140 million internationally (down 18%).
Even if sales were down, cava has managed to increase sales value, with a 7.2% growth in the domestic market and a continued rise in international markets. This increase in value is long overdue and a real positive sign for Cava.
Key growth areas include organic cavas and the premium cavas de guarda superior paraje calificado. Belgium is the largest export market, followed by the USA and the United Kingdom. Japan, the Netherlands, and Sweden increased their sales notably.
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