Enormous wine packaging changes in South Africa. From 2014 to 2021, the share of bag-in-box wines surged from 29% to 48%. At the same time, the share of glass and plastic bottled plummeted. Canned wine does not seem to thrive in South Africa (0.1% market share). #winesofsouthafrica #winepackaging #baginbox

Wine Grape Vineyards in South Africa by Variety, 2013-2021. Overall, the South African vineyard area shrank by 9.2% - with a larger drop for reds than for whites. Of all main varieties, only Sauvignon Blanc (6.0%), Muscat (6.3%), and Pinot Noir (6.6%) grew. Sharp drop for others. #winesofsouthafrica #sauvignonblanc #pinotnoir #pinotage

1971, Serious natural #wine shortages in the local industry force South Africa’s #KWV to import large quantities of wine from #Bordeaux. #winesofsouthafrica #southafrica #winehistory @wosa https://kwv.co.za/our-company/our-history-mobile/

South Africa's alcoholic beverage exports: #wine rules
#SouthAfrica #winesofsouthafrica #wineexports #winetrade #beer #spirits