Dried grapes market in Armenia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried grapes in Armenia showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 305 t in 2018, it dipped slightly to 2 293 t in 2019 before declining more sharply to 1 895 t in 2020 and 1 795 t in 2021. A recovery to 2 114 t occurred in 2022, but the market contracted again to 1 554 t in 2023.

Import activity provided a different signal by 2024, with volumes rising to 1 283 t. This resurgence aligns with Armenia's deep-rooted viticulture base, encompassing over 15 574 hectares of vineyards and hundreds of indigenous grape varieties. Government support for grape producers, including sanctioned purchases of key varieties like Areni and Voskehat, helps stabilize the agricultural supply chain relevant to dried grapes.

Consumer trends toward healthier, plant-based snacks have bolstered demand for dried grapes as a natural food product. This shift is supported by a broader industry revival where the number of wineries grew from 25 in 2019 to 150 by 2024, reflecting increased focus on grape-derived products. Sector-specific regulations, such as the Law on Alcoholic Beverages on the Basis of Grape Raw Materials, also ensure quality standards that benefit related markets including dried grapes.

Production dried grapes in Armenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Armenia was among the world's leading producers of dried grapes from 2017 to 2020, ranking 24th globally by production volume.

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

After a two-year contraction, dried grapes production in Armenia increased in 2020. That year, Armenia produced 1 175 tonnes of dried grapes, marking a 23.6% increase from 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 46.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.9%. The lowest production was recorded in 2019 at 951 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 36.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Armenia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dried grapes from Armenia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.5 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 42 tonnes, representing an 87-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Armenia's dried grapes export volume was 8 tonnes, indicating a sharp decrease of 80.2% from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 8,572.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Belarus were the main buyers of dried grapes from Armenia, together accounting for 99.7% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, showing a 201-fold shift. In 2020, dried grapes exports from Armenia amounted to 12 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic fall of 69.1% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 39 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4,726.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia clearly dominated exports in value terms, accounting for 75.4% of total dried grapes exports from Armenia, while other countries each held significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Imports dried grapes to Armenia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 729 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 1 384 tonnes, showing a 1.9-fold difference. In 2020, Armenia's dried grapes import volume decreased by 47.4% compared to the previous year. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 72.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran and Uzbekistan were the key sources for imports in volume, jointly accounting for 82.4% of total flows, while other partners were much less significant individually.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Armenia's dried grapes imports amounted to 1 365 thousand US dollars, representing a 26.0% reduction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 115 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1 845 thousand US dollars. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 65.4%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Iran (57.7% of imports in value terms), Uzbekistan (15.5%), and Chile (12.0%) together absorbed 85.2% of total dried grapes imports to Armenia in value terms, making them the main sources.

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

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