Johannesburg, South Africa. June 2025. This World Cider Day came with a crisp and dry mic drop. A global moment made proudly local as Savanna Premium Cider is now officially the number one cider in the world, by both volume and value, according to the IWSR 2024 global report. That’s right, the cider South Africans love to love is not just a national favourite, it’s a global powerhouse.
This milestone is more than just a ranking, it’s a tribute to the nation that made it possible.
Savanna, born and bottled in SA, is now enjoyed in over 60 countries, and loved for its distinctive crisp, dry style, witty humour, and unshakable edge. Whether you’re chilling in Durban, vibing in Jozi, or representing from London to Lagos, it’s giving world-class, with unmistakable South African flavour, making it a leader in both performance and personality.
“We’re deeply grateful to South Africa, our home, for putting us on the map,” says Mathew Walton, Marketing Manager at Savanna Cider. “Before the world knew us, you chose us. You laughed with us, grew with us, and took us from local favourite to a global cider leader. This win belongs to every South African who’s ever cracked open a Savanna and said, ‘Now this is the good stuff.'”
But behind every cold bottle of Savivi are the fans who made it iconic.
And while World Cider Day might be over, the celebration continues. South African fans are encouraged to raise a glass and tag their moments using #SiyavannaSA, because it’s dry, but you can drink it.
Savanna Premium Cider. Still crisp and dry. Still the world’s best-selling cider. Still proudly South African.
