This World Cider Day didn’t just pop bottles—it dropped jaws. The globe’s biggest cider moment came with a proudly South African twist: Savanna Premium Cider is now officially the number one cider in the world, by volume and value, according to the IWSR 2024 global report.

Yes, you read that right. The crisp, dry legend you’ve been sipping at braais, parties, beach days, and balcony chills has gone from local icon to global powerhouse.

From Cape Town to Copenhagen, Durban to Dubai, Jozi to Jakarta—Savanna is making the world feel the unmistakable zing of South African flavour. With its bold personality, witty edge, and that signature dryness, it’s no wonder it’s now pouring in over 60 countries (and counting).

“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 made Savanna a household name. This win belongs to every South African who’s ever cracked open a Savanna and said, ‘Now this is the good stuff.’”

This isn’t just a win for Savanna—it’s a win for every South African who’s ever poured a round, told a joke, and owned their dryness. It’s proof that local can be world-class—and then some.

While World Cider Day has come and gone, the celebration is just getting started. So, grab a cold one, snap the moment, and tag it with #SiyavannaSA—because it’s dry, but you can drink it.

Savanna Premium Cider.
Still crisp. Still dry. Still number one. Still 100% South African.