Dried grapes market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The North American dried grapes market expanded significantly in 2018, with production volume rising by 38% to reach a peak value of $1.2 billion, driven by strong domestic demand and stable U.S. output. Industry investments in capacity expansion and new product development, such as organic varieties and chocolate-coated dried grapes, further stimulated growth. This upward trend continued into 2019, supported by shifting consumer preferences toward healthy and convenient snacks, which increased dried grapes' presence in retail channels.

In 2020, market volume fell sharply to 229 thousand tons as the COVID-19 pandemic indirectly disrupted supply chains and consumption patterns. Over the following years, the market stabilized around 233–235 thousand tons, buoyed by persistent demand for healthy foods. In 2022, Sun‑Maid Growers of California launched a new line of organic dried grapes, reinforcing the industry's focus on value‑added and organic products that cater to evolving consumer tastes.

Production dried grapes in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

Northern America's dried grapes production volume declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 291.6 K t, marking a 10.9% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, output fell sharply to 212.5 K t, representing a 27.1% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of improvement, Northern America's dried grapes production value declined. In 2019, the output peaked at 633.5 M $ US, after a significant 22.2% increase in 2018. By 2020, the value dropped sharply to 449.1 M $ US, reflecting a 29.1% decrease from the previous year.

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

Exports dried grapes from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Northern America's foreign dried grapes exports amounted to 581 t, showing a sudden 41.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 44.8%, with an average annual decline of 18.0%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 43.6%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2019 at 68.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of exports in kind was diversified, with no single country holding a dominant position. The Netherlands accounted for 2.7% of exports, Turkey for 2.3%, and China for 1.9%, together making up just 7.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2019, exports peaked at 2 172 K $ US, marking a 72.0% increase. By 2020, they bottomed out at 1 228 K $ US, showing a dramatic 43.5% decline compared to 2019, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years.

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

During 2017-2020, exports in value terms were spread relatively evenly across partner countries. Turkey accounted for 1.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 1.0%, and China for 1.0%, jointly representing only 3.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dried grapes to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Northern America's dried grapes imports totaled 17 259 t, indicating a sudden 40.0% fall compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 51.4%, with an average annual decline of 21.4%. The largest drop was in 2018 at 50.9%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 65.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, South Africa, and Iran were the main sources for dried grapes imports to Northern America in kind. Turkey accounted for 34.0% of imports, South Africa for 17.4%, and Iran for 5.8%, together comprising 57.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of increase, Northern America's imported dried grapes volumes declined. In 2019, imports reached their maximum at 67 497 K $ US, following a 5.5% rise in 2018. By 2020, imports amounted to 67 168 K $ US, remaining nearly unchanged compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 10.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 3.3%.

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

Over 2017-2020, imports in value terms were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. Turkey accounted for 25.8% of imports, South Africa for 14.2%, and Iran for 3.4%, jointly making up 43.4% of total flows.

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

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