Dried grapes market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the dried grapes market in Southern Asia increased by over 10% to 206.8 million US dollars, supported by the expansion of drip irrigation in key producing regions and government initiatives like PM-KISAN and e-NAM, which enhanced grape production and farmer market access. However, the market volume contracted sharply in 2020, falling to 116.5 million US dollars.

The market stabilized in 2021 at 115.6 million US dollars as increased exports to European markets, driven by stringent compliance with EU pesticide residue norms, balanced domestic availability. A strong recovery followed in 2022, with the market size jumping to 193.1 million US dollars, aided by improved cold storage infrastructure and the adoption of technology platforms like the Agreap App, which connected farmers to real-time market prices. Growth continued in 2023, reaching 213.6 million US dollars, fueled by record grape production and the emergence of drought-resistant varieties that expanded the raw material base.

Production dried grapes in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

Southern Asia's dried grape production has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 238.6 thousand tons of dried grapes, marking a 2.3% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 218.3 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 3.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 6.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Southern Asia's dried grape production value has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 463.6 million US dollars, showing a moderate 4.4% increase compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 13.4%, translating to an average annual decline of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 419.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 21.6%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 5.8%.

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

Exports dried grapes from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Southern Asia's dried grape exports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 236.8 thousand tons, reflecting a sharp 41.4% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 130.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 32.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Southern Asia's dried grape exports were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 13.1% of exports, Turkey for 11.6%, and Iraq for 10.1%, with these three countries together making up just 34.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Southern Asia's dried grape export value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 366.3 million US dollars, up by 44.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 50.5%, with an average annual increase of 14.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner landscape for dried grape exports in value terms was diverse. The United Arab Emirates represented 12.2% of export value, Turkey 10.2%, and Iraq 9.7%, with these three countries together forming only 32.1% of total flows. The remaining 67.9% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Imports dried grapes to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Southern Asia's dried grape imports amounted to 12.4 thousand tons, representing a 43.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 56%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 11.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates dominated Southern Asia's dried grape imports, accounting for 52.6% of the volume. China contributed 0.7% and the United States 0.6%, with these three countries together making up 53.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Southern Asia's dried grape import value has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 19.2 million US dollars, marking a 16.9% increase from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 62.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the primary source for Southern Asia's dried grape imports in value terms, accounting for 39.8%. China contributed 1.4% and the United States 1.1%, with these three countries together representing 42.4% of total import flows.

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

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