Fresh grapes market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh grapes market in ASEAN experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a notable contraction to 385 thousand tons in 2019, market volume rebounded strongly to 490 thousand tons in 2020. It then stabilized near 480 thousand tons in 2021 before resuming growth, reaching 515 thousand tons in 2022 and 526 thousand tons in 2023. Early in the period, significant investments in research and development for improved grape varieties and cultivation techniques were made across the Asia-Pacific region, which helped enhance production quality and yield.

The market's consistent expansion from 2022 onward was primarily driven by shifting consumer behavior and demographic trends. Increasing health consciousness and a growing preference for organic fresh grapes spurred demand, while rising population and urbanization in ASEAN countries directly contributed to higher consumption. These factors combined to elevate the total market volume despite some production challenges.

Production fresh grapes in ASEAN

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

ASEAN's fresh grape production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 111.1 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes, marking a modest increase of 2.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

ASEAN's fresh grape production value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 220.6 million US dollars, which is 5.9% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 7.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 195.7 million US dollars, when it declined by 4.6%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 6.4%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from ASEAN

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, fresh grape exports from ASEAN have rebounded. In 2020, the region exported 4.0 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes, which is 5.6% higher than in 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports overall decreased by 28.7%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 10.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3.7 thousand tonnes, following the largest decline of 28.2% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for ASEAN's fresh grape exports in volume terms were China, accounting for 4.3% of exports, Hong Kong with 1.5%, and Timor-Leste at 1.3%. Together, these three markets represented 7.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year drop, ASEAN's fresh grape export value has increased. In 2020, exports reached 7.9 million US dollars, showing a 9.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, however, export value decreased by 27.5%, with an average annual decline of 10.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7.2 million US dollars, after the largest decline of 31.9% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong and Timor-Leste were the leading markets for ASEAN's fresh grape exports in value terms. Hong Kong accounted for 2.2% of total export flows, while Timor-Leste represented 1.7%.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to ASEAN

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decrease, ASEAN's fresh grape import volume has risen. In 2020, imports totaled 383.0 thousand tonnes, reflecting a significant uptick of 36.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 280.1 thousand tonnes, when it declined by 16.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United States, and Australia remained the top suppliers of fresh grapes to ASEAN in volume terms. China accounted for 52.3% of imports, the United States for 17.1%, and Australia for 14.0%. Together, these three countries represented 83.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

ASEAN's fresh grape import value has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 791.4 million US dollars, marking a limited rise of 6.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 19.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, the United States, and Australia formed the core group of suppliers for ASEAN's fresh grape imports in value terms. China accounted for 40.6% of imports, the United States for 20.4%, and Australia for 19.7%. Together, these three markets represented 80.6% of total import flows.

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

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