Dried grapes market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The dried grapes market in the Americas expanded from 337 thousand tons in 2018 to 406 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was supported by a 17% increase in production volume in Latin America, driven by regional demand and export activity, as well as a 30% surge in exports from the region in 2018.

Market volume then contracted to 329 thousand tons in 2020 and further to 310 thousand tons in 2021, with the market value declining sharply from $2.7 billion to $1.4 billion over the same period. While factors noted stable production trends in North America, the overall drop reflected adjustments in trade and consumption patterns.

Recovery began in 2022 as market volume rose to 363 thousand tons, aided by a 20.8% increase in imports into North America compared to 2020 and a rebound in Latin American imports after three years of decline. By 2023, volume stabilized at 350 thousand tons, with consumption in Latin America growing 3% and North American demand bolstered by rising preference for organic, sustainable products and global shifts toward plant-based diets. Regulatory developments, including stricter labeling and traceability rules, alongside innovations in sustainable packaging and the growth of e-commerce, shaped market access and consumer acceptance. Major companies like Sun Maid Growers of California, Del Monte Foods, and Dole Packaged Foods LLC implemented diversification and sustainability strategies in response to these trends.

Production dried grapes in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, dried grape production in the Americas declined. In 2020, production reached 332.1 K t, marking a significant 20.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 4.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 415.6 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Dried grape production in the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 782 M $ US, representing a 26.3% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 7.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 713 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 41.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried grapes from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes varied by 1.8 times, from a low in 2017 to a high in 2018. In 2020, dried grape exports from the Americas totaled 58.8 K t, indicating a sharp decline of 17.1% compared to the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 101.1 K t, with the largest increase of 82.9% in that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 29.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, dried grapes from the Americas were supplied to a diverse range of markets. Even the largest destinations—the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Russia—together accounted for only 11.6% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Dried grape exports from the Americas declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value amounted to 180.0 M $ US, showing a strong decrease of 22.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 240.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 39.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, dried grapes from the Americas were traded with numerous countries. The top destinations—the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Russia—together represented only 13.5% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried grapes to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, the Americas imported 56.0 K t of dried grapes, showing a gradual decrease of 8.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 23.3%, with an average annual decline of 8.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 49.7 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 31.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 22.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

The import market for dried grapes in volume terms was broad from 2017 to 2020. Turkey (11.2% of imports), South Africa (4.9%), and Iran (2.4%) together accounted for just 18.6% of total flows, with the remaining 81.4% shared among many other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, dried grape imports into the Americas declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 192.3 M $ US, down by 13.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.1%, equating to an average annual rate of 1.0%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 222.5 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 17.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, imports of dried grapes into the Americas in value terms relied on a wide array of partner countries. Turkey (11.3% of imports), South Africa (5.6%), and Iran (2.0%) together made up just 18.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020