Fresh grapes market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh grapes market in Asia expanded from 27.9 million tons in 2018 to 29.2 million tons in 2020. This initial growth was supported by significant investments in research and development for improved grape varieties and cultivation techniques, which enhanced production efficiency and output. The market volume saw a slight stabilization in 2020, remaining nearly flat compared to the previous year.

Market volume continued its upward trend, reaching 30.8 million tons in 2023. This growth was driven by increasing health consciousness and growing demand for organic products, alongside rising population and urbanization across the region. Technological advancements in agriculture further improved production efficiency, although challenges from fungal diseases and pests introduced higher operational costs and supply uncertainty. In value terms, the market surged to $62.5 billion in 2023, reflecting both volume growth and broader market dynamics.

For 2024, key factors influencing the market include ongoing global supply chain disruptions, which increase transportation costs and affect availability. Climate change impacts such as droughts and heatwaves are reducing yields in key producing regions, while labor shortages contribute to higher production costs. Concurrently, the expansion of cold chain logistics is enabling more consistent year-round supply, and a growing consumer preference for seedless and organic grape varieties continues to drive product innovation and market development.

Production fresh grapes in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Fresh grape production in Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Asia produced 29 319 K t of fresh grapes, representing a slight uptick of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 8.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of improvement, Asia's fresh grape production value declined. In 2020, the output of fresh grapes was valued at 49 315 M $ US in Asia, remaining flat compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 18.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 49 451 M $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 14.4%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's fresh grape exports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 261 K t, up by 16.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 873 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 14.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 23.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in kind was scattered, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant. Russia accounted for 18.5% of exports in kind, Ukraine for 2.5%, and Belarus for 1.0%, together making up just 22.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exported fresh grape volumes from Asia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume was recorded at 2 121 M $ US, marking an increase of 15.8% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 35%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 504 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 4.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 21.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia led as a buyer of fresh grapes from Asia, accounting for 9.1% of exports in value terms, followed by Ukraine at 0.8% and Asia, not elsewhere specified, at 0.7%. Their combined share reached 10.6% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, fresh grape deliveries to Asia declined. In 2020, Asia imported 1 131 K t of fresh grapes, marking a decline of 3.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 173 K t, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 6.2%.

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

The market base for imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was wide, with Chile accounting for 19.7% of imports in kind, Australia for 12.3%, and the United States for 8.4%. Together, they accounted for 40.4% of total flows, while the remaining 59.6% was shared by numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Fresh grape shipments to Asia from abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 2 816 M $ US, up by 3.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile was the primary supplier of fresh grapes to Asia, accounting for 23.3% of imports in value terms, followed by Australia at 18.3% and the United States at 12.4%. Together, they accounted for 54.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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