Dried grapes market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the dried grape market volume in Eastern Asia contracted from 97 201 t to 71 672 t. This decline coincided with a broader economic downturn that weakened consumer demand and was further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and altered consumption patterns. During this period, online sales channels began to expand rapidly, offering a new distribution pathway for the market.

A recovery followed in 2021–2022, with the market volume growing to 93 744 t. This rebound was primarily fueled by the significant expansion of e‑commerce as a key sales channel and growing consumer interest in higher-quality and sustainable products. Concurrently, the number of grape cultivation and processing enterprises continued to increase, supporting overall production capacity.

In 2023, the market volume fell sharply to 56 011 t, driven by a notable contraction in domestic production and imports alongside a rise in exports. Moving into 2024, the industry's focus shifted toward sustainable cultivation practices, packaging innovation, and the development of cross‑border e‑commerce for exports.

Production dried grapes in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

In Eastern Asia, dried grapes production reached 45 894 tonnes in 2020, marking a 10.3% increase from 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 41 600 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of dried grapes production in Eastern Asia was 75 730 thousand US dollars in 2020, up 2.9% from 2019. The minimum value occurred in 2019 at 73 574 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 6.6% that year. The peak was in 2018 at 78 812 thousand US dollars. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 3.5%, resulting in a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%.

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

Exports dried grapes from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Eastern Asia's dried grapes exports declined in 2020 after two years of growth, totaling 33 455 tonnes, which represents a significant 21.8% drop from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 42 762 tonnes, with the largest increase of 62.5% that year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 94.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 24.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, dried grapes exports from Eastern Asia were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 16.3% of exports in kind, the Netherlands for 12.1%, and the United Kingdom for 8.0%, together making up 36.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of gains, the value of dried grapes exports from Eastern Asia fell in 2020 to 55.2 million US dollars, a 27.0% decrease from 2019. The peak value was in 2019 at 75.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 60.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 74.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.4%.

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

The country composition of dried grapes exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. Germany contributed 12.4% of export value, the Netherlands 9.3%, and the United Kingdom 8.2%, collectively forming 30.0% of total flows, while the remaining 70.0% was spread among numerous other destinations.

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

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

Imports dried grapes to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, dried grapes imports into Eastern Asia amounted to 59 233 tonnes, down 25.9% from the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 79 902 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 0.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 9.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Turkey were consistently the main sources for dried grapes imports in kind into Eastern Asia. The United States accounted for 49.7% of imports, Uzbekistan for 29.7%, and Turkey for 9.1%, together representing 88.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Dried grapes imports into Eastern Asia declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 130.7 million US dollars, a dramatic 29.5% fall from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 187.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 21.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value dropped by 15.2%, with an annualized decrease of 5.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Turkey remained the leading destinations in the value structure of dried grapes imports into Eastern Asia. The United States held 64.5% of import value, Uzbekistan 11.0%, and Turkey 10.0%, collectively accounting for 85.5% of total flows.

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

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