Consumption of wine in Germany 2000-2023
Around 19.1 million hectoliters of wine a year were consumed on average in Germany in 2023. Consumption levels had been steady during the last decade, while in 2023 vine consumption declined slightly.
White or red?
White wine is more popular in Germany, judging by retail sales volume figures during recent years. Germany is recognized internationally for its white wines in particular, the most famous example being Riesling. Besides this grape type, there are also other widely known ones such as Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, just to name a few. Production volume figures for 2022 confirm the preference for white wine, with over 5.9 million hectoliters produced, compared to around 3 million hectoliters of red wine.
Not the biggest drinkers
On a European scale, Germans are not among the first rushing to have a glass of wine. France led the ranking, with 25.3 million hectoliters consumed in 2022, followed by Italy and then Germany in third place. Which countries in Europe recorded the least wine consumed? Belgium and Sweden at around 2 million hectoliters each.
