Dried grapes market in India

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of dried grapes in India grew from 30 771 t in 2018 to 44 069 t in 2021. This expansion was supported by the spread of drip irrigation in water-stressed districts, which boosted horticulture production including grapes, and the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme that modernized small-scale processing units. By 2021, grape production in India had reached 3.7 million tonnes, ensuring ample raw material for drying.

From 2022, the market volume fell to 36 119 t and then to 27 576 t in 2023. This decline coincided with a sharp rise in grape exports, which reached 267 thousand tonnes in 2022-23 and grew over 10% in 2023-24 due to strong European demand. The grape cluster development program in Nashik, launched by DeHaat and the National Horticulture Board, improved quality and export readiness, diverting more production abroad and reducing domestic availability.

In 2024, regulatory changes such as the FSSAI's amended labeling rules requiring larger font for nutritional information were introduced, while grape acreage hit a record high, reflecting continued investment in the sector.

Production dried grapes in India

In kind, 2017-2020, t

India ranked 9th globally in dried grapes production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

India's dried grapes production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 35 099 tonnes, marking a 6.5% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 9.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%.

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

Exports dried grapes from India

Exports in kind, t

India's dried grapes export volume expanded for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 24 250 tonnes, up 1.6% from 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 22 966 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 4.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 4.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated India's dried grapes exports. Saudi Arabia accounted for 12.3% of export volume, Ukraine for 8.8%, and Sri Lanka for 7.0%, together making up 28.2% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares, reflecting a diversified export structure.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

India's dried grapes export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 29.6 million US dollars, a 21.5% drop year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 43.1 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 27.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia led as the top buyer of Indian dried grapes by value, contributing 13.2% of exports, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 8.2% and Morocco at 7.8%. Together, these three markets accounted for 29.2% of total export value, indicating a broad and varied country structure.

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

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

Imports dried grapes to India

Imports in kind, t

India's dried grapes import volume rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports hit 28 534 tonnes, a significant 14.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume surged by 59.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan was the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of dried grapes to India, representing 97.2% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, India's dried grapes import value decreased. In 2020, imports stood at 102.4 million US dollars, a moderate 4.4% decline from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 34.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 107.1 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 24.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure by value was highly concentrated, with Afghanistan alone accounting for 98.3% of total flows.

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

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