Dried grapes market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The dried grapes market in Western Asia began the period at 87.2 thousand tons in 2018 before contracting to 72.7 thousand tons in 2019. The market saw a modest recovery to 75.4 thousand tons in 2020, as increased consumer interest in healthy, natural snacks helped offset indirect supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A major expansion followed in 2021, with market volume soaring to 107.0 thousand tons. This surge was primarily driven by a persistent rise in consumer demand for organic and vegan dried grapes, reflecting a broader regional shift toward healthier eating habits.

Market volume then adjusted to 93.3 thousand tons in 2022 and stabilized around 92.5 thousand tons in 2023. The continued trend toward health-conscious consumption supported demand levels during this period, while the region's reliance on imported dried grapes to meet local needs remained a consistent market feature.

Production dried grapes in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried grapes, 2017-2020

Western Asia's dried grape production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 243.5 thousand tons of dried grapes, marking a 3.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 26.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 9.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Asia's dried grape production value has dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 473.9 million US dollars, representing an 11.7% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 8.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 545.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.3% that year.

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

Exports dried grapes from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Dried grape exports from Western Asia have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 280.9 thousand tons, showing a slight drop of 2.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 2.5%, averaging a 0.8% annual decline. The peak volume was in 2018 at 316.4 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 9.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 9.4% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands were among the largest buyers of dried grapes from Western Asia, accounting for 24.9%, 11.0%, and 10.1% of exports in kind, respectively. However, even combined, they represented just 45.9% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, dried grape exports from Western Asia declined. In 2020, exports totaled 546.6 million US dollars, reflecting a significant drop of 10.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 21.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 608.2 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 23.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, dried grape exports from Western Asia in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands accounted for 25.2%, 11.2%, and 9.8% of exports in value, respectively, but together they captured only 46.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dried grapes to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Dried grape imports into Western Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 112.8 thousand tons, indicating a 6.0% uptick compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 29.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan formed the core group of markets for imports in kind, representing 45.8%, 18.5%, and 10.9% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 75.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Western Asia's dried grape import value declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 176.7 million US dollars, equivalent to a slight fall of 2.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 20.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 180.8 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 11.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms, accounting for 41.9%, 18.2%, and 7.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 67.6% of total flows.

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

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