Fresh grapes market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh grapes in Kazakhstan showed a fluctuating trajectory from 2018 to 2023, with the total volume moving from 3.8 million tonnes to 4.1 million tonnes. The country's grape farming has traditionally been concentrated in the irrigated lands of South Kazakhstan, Almaty, and Zhambyl regions, structured around several production directions including table grapes, dried fruit, and supplying raw materials for wine and preserves.

After a drop to 3.7 million tonnes in 2020, market volume recovered to a peak of nearly 4.2 million tonnes in 2022 before a slight decline in 2023. Import volumes varied considerably during the period, reaching 320 thousand tonnes in 2022. By 2024, factors such as rising wage levels and the emergence of major online food retail platforms like Uzum Market began shaping the distribution and consumption environment for fruit products.

Production fresh grapes in CIS

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 the CIS saw a decline after two consecutive years of growth. In 2019, output peaked at 3 737 thousand tons, but then fell by 3.3% year-over-year to 3 614 thousand tons in 2020. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 2.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of fresh grape production in the CIS showed a strong upward trend. In 2020, output was valued at 6 165 million US dollars, marking a 13.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 21.1%, which translates to an average annual rate of 6.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 195 million US dollars, following a significant 21.7% increase that year. However, 2019 saw a notable decline of 12.5%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

CIS exports of fresh grapes in volume terms fluctuated over recent years. In 2018, exports hit a low of 98.0 thousand tons, declining by 7.9% from the previous year. This was followed by a sharp recovery in 2019, with exports reaching a peak of 113.6 thousand tons, up 15.9%. In 2020, exports moderated to 106.1 thousand tons, representing a 6.6% decrease compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the CIS exported fresh grapes to a diverse range of partners, with no single buyer dominating the market. The top three destinations were Romania, accounting for 5.8% of export volume, Ukraine at 2.6%, and Pakistan at 2.4%. Together, these countries represented 10.8% of total exports, highlighting the broad distribution across many smaller trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

CIS exports of fresh grapes in value terms demonstrated steady growth. In 2020, exports amounted to 180.9 million US dollars, showing a moderate year-over-year increase of 9.7%. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 19.7%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 6.2%. The only slight downturn occurred in 2019, with a minor decline of 0.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading buyers of fresh grapes from the CIS in value terms were Romania, with a 6.4% share, Ukraine at 1.3%, and Poland at 0.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 8.5% of total export value, indicating a market structure with numerous smaller participants rather than a few dominant ones.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

CIS imports of fresh grapes in volume terms experienced a significant contraction. In 2020, imports stood at 211.7 thousand tons, down 29.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import volume decreased by 37.9%, averaging an annual decline of 14.7%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018, with a 35.8% reduction, while 2019 saw a substantial rebound with a 36.7% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of fresh grapes into the CIS in volume terms were not heavily concentrated among a few suppliers. The top three sources were Turkey, with a 29.6% share, India at 6.1%, and Chile at 3.3%. Together, these countries accounted for 39.0% of total imports, reflecting a diversified import landscape with many contributing partners.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

CIS imports of fresh grapes in value terms showed mixed trends. After declining for two years, imports saw a slight uptick. In 2019, the value hit a low of 429.1 million US dollars, following a 17.0% drop in 2018. In 2020, imports edged up to 430.1 million US dollars, showing little change from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 17%, with an average annual decline of 6.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of fresh grapes into the CIS in value terms were widely dispersed across various countries. The leading suppliers were Turkey, with a 30.1% share, India at 9.5%, and Egypt at 5.5%. Combined, these three accounted for 45.1% of total import value, underscoring the fragmented nature of the import market with many smaller contributors.

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

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