Dried grapes market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried grapes in Asia expanded steadily from 212 thousand tons in 2018 to 314 thousand tons in 2022, driven by infrastructure improvements in major producing regions and enhanced agricultural techniques. In China's Turpan area, road network upgrades facilitated smoother grape distribution, broadening market access. Simultaneously, India's focus on improving grape quality and export policies boosted domestic production availability.

A sharp 22% volume jump occurred in 2022, coinciding with China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine, which redirected demand toward regional grape supplies. The following year, market volume contracted to 289 thousand tons as South Korea's wine sector faced declining sales and rising input costs, reducing grape procurement.

Production dried grapes in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

Asia's dried grape production rebounded in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. The region produced 555.5 thousand tonnes, marking a modest 0.7% increase from 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually fell by 12.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 551.5 thousand tonnes, with that year also seeing the steepest drop of 7.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Asia's dried grape production value continued to grow for the second year in a row in 2020. The output was valued at 1 250 million US dollars, representing a 2.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 050 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase of 16.1%.

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

Exports dried grapes from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's dried grape exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 463.5 thousand tonnes—a 2.7% decrease from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports actually grew by 7.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The peak export volume was reached in 2018 at 522.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 21.3%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.7% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's dried grape exports in volume terms were widely distributed across many countries. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom (13.3% of exports), Germany (6.8%), and the Netherlands (6.1%)—collectively accounted for just 26.2% of total flows. The remaining 73.8% was spread among numerous other countries, indicating a highly diversified export market.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Asia's dried grape export value declined in 2020, reaching 1 043 million US dollars—a 1.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased significantly by 31.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 053 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.8% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's dried grape exports in value terms were highly dispersed across partner countries. The United Kingdom (14.9% of exports), Germany (7.4%), and the Netherlands (6.3%) together represented only 28.6% of total flows, with the majority of exports going to a wide range of other nations.

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

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

Imports dried grapes to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's dried grape imports grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 149.1 thousand tonnes—a slight 0.8% increase from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 3.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 1.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 136.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 11.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase of 8.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's dried grape imports in volume terms showed a balanced partner structure rather than being concentrated. The top three suppliers—the United States (22.0% of imports), Chile (3.5%), and South Africa (1.2%)—jointly accounted for 26.7% of total flows. The remaining 73.3% was distributed among many other countries, reflecting a diverse import base.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Asia's dried grape import value declined in 2020, recorded at 389 million US dollars—a 16.6% decrease from the previous year. The peak import value was reached in 2019 at 466 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's dried grape imports in value terms came from a broad range of suppliers. The United States (35.5% of imports), Chile (4.9%), and South Africa (1.9%) together contributed only 42.3% of total import value. Many other countries held smaller but still notable shares, indicating a well-diversified sourcing strategy.

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

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