Dried grapes market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. dried grapes market began the period with expansion, as volume grew from 226 thousand tons in 2018 to 231 thousand tons in 2019. This initial rise was supported by a significant 38% increase in domestic production volume during 2018, which bolstered overall market supply.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2020, reducing market volume to 147 thousand tons. A recovery phase followed, with volume climbing to 159 thousand tons in 2021 and further to 179 thousand tons in 2022.

Growth continued through 2023, with market volume reaching 194 thousand tons. This increase aligned with a rise in consumption driven by health-conscious consumer preferences and growing demand from the bakery, snack, and confectionery sectors. The market environment is further shaped by ongoing trends toward organic and sustainable products, as well as technological advances such as the use of autonomous robots in grape breeding programs.

Production dried grapes in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

The United States was one of the world's top producers of dried grapes from 2017 to 2020, ranking second globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, dried grapes production in the United States fell. In 2020, the country produced 212.5 thousand tonnes, marking a sharp decline of 27.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 12%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 291.6 thousand tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 10.9% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports dried grapes from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, U.S. exports of dried grapes rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 80.4 thousand tonnes, showing a modest increase of 2.2% compared to 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 36.6%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 14.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 78.7 thousand tonnes, while the steepest drop occurred in 2018 with a 32.7% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, U.S. dried grapes exports were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Japan accounted for 26.8% of exports by volume, Canada for 10.0%, and Mexico for 5.9%. Together, these three countries represented 42.7% of total export flows, with the remainder spread among many other destinations.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

U.S. dried grapes exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 226.5 million U.S. dollars, reflecting a significant decrease of 12.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 26.5%, with an average annual decline of 9.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner structure for U.S. dried grapes exports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Japan accounted for 25.8% of export value, Canada for 11.8%, and China for 5.0%. These three countries together represented 42.6% of total flows, while many other countries accounted for the remaining 57.4%.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried grapes to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. From 2018 to 2020, import volumes fluctuated significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.2 times. In 2020, U.S. dried grapes imports reached 15.1 thousand tonnes, which was 17.1% lower than in 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 48.3 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 62.2% and the largest increase in 2018 at 164.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile, South Africa, and Argentina were the main sources for U.S. dried grapes imports by volume. Chile accounted for 29.2% of imports, South Africa for 23.5%, and Argentina for 13.5%. Together, these three countries represented 66.3% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. From the high in 2018 to the low in 2020, import values varied by 2.8 times. In 2020, U.S. dried grapes import value amounted to 30.8 million U.S. dollars, which was 27.6% lower than the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 87.5 million U.S. dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 51.5% and the largest increase in 2018 at 163.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, three key markets—Chile, South Africa, and Argentina—dominated U.S. dried grapes imports in value terms, together accounting for 76.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020