Fresh grapes market in China

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the fresh grape market in China entered a period of expansion, supported by growing consumer demand for high-quality and diverse grape varieties. This shift in preferences encouraged the entry of new cultivation and processing enterprises, leading to increased industry concentration. Concurrently, environmental policies such as the promotion of reduced pesticide use and water-saving irrigation techniques contributed to more sustainable production methods, aligning with broader agricultural modernization efforts.

The market demonstrated resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, with production continuing its upward trend. This stability was underpinned by the industry's strategic focus on optimizing varietal structures and accelerating the development of specialty grapes. Furthermore, the rapid growth of e-commerce channels emerged as a significant factor, improving market access and catering to the purchasing habits of younger consumers, which supported distribution and consumption.

In the subsequent years, the growth in market volume was sustained by a steady increase in the number of grape-growing enterprises and stable cultivation area. Strong domestic demand for fresh grapes, coupled with the maturation of quality standards and the persistent expansion of online sales, provided a solid foundation for continued consumption growth through 2023.

Production fresh grapes in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China held the top position globally in fresh grape production.

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

China's fresh grape production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 14,314 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes, marking a 0.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Fresh grape production in China expanded for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 40,852 million US dollars, up 6.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 19.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 34,008 million US dollars, which saw a 0.9% decline. In contrast, 2019 recorded the largest increase at 12.4%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from China

Exports in kind, K t

China's fresh grape export volume rose for the second straight year. In 2020, the country exported 424.9 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes, a 15.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 51.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 277.2 thousand tonnes, which experienced a 1.1% drop. The highest growth was in 2019, with a 32.2% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia were the main destinations for China's fresh grape exports in volume terms. Thailand accounted for 32.2% of exports, Vietnam for 25.4%, and Indonesia for 16.1%. Together, these three markets made up 73.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Fresh grape exports from China increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1,213 million US dollars, up 22.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 65%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 690 million US dollars, which saw a 6.2% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 43.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia were the primary buyers of fresh grapes from China in value terms. Thailand represented 30.8% of exports, Vietnam 23.8%, and Indonesia 18.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 73.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to China

Imports in kind, K t

China imported approximately 250.5 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes in 2020, showing a slight decline of 0.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 231.7 thousand tonnes, which saw a 0.9% drop. The highest volume was in 2019 at 252.3 thousand tonnes, with an 8.9% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile, Peru, and Australia consistently led as the top sources for China's fresh grape imports in volume terms. Chile accounted for 44.8% of imports, Peru for 22.9%, and Australia for 21.9%. Together, these three countries made up 89.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

China imported approximately 643 million US dollars worth of fresh grapes in 2020, showing little change compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 8.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 586 million US dollars, which experienced a 0.6% decline. The highest value was in 2019 at 644 million US dollars, with a 9.7% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile, Australia, and Peru were the primary suppliers of fresh grapes to China in value terms. Chile represented 40.5% of imports, Australia 25.9%, and Peru 22.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 88.7% of total import value.

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

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