Fresh grapes market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh grapes in Russia declined from 4.4 million tonnes in 2018 to 3.7 million tonnes in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted retail channels and altered consumer behavior, leading to a contraction in demand.

A recovery followed in 2021, with market size reaching 4.0 million tonnes, before stabilizing around 3.9 million tonnes in 2022. By 2023, the market volume had eased to 3.8 million tonnes.

In 2024, state support for viticulture, including plans to plant over 6,000 hectares of new vineyards, and record wine production of 51.3 million decaliters stimulated industry activity and demand for fresh grapes.

Production fresh grapes in Eastern Europe (including Northern 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 Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 3 121 K t of fresh grapes, marking a 9.7% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 894 K t, with the largest year-on-year increase of 7.8% occurring that same year. In contrast, the most significant drop was observed in 2019, when production decreased by 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports fresh grapes from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 9.8 K t and peaked in 2017, with the difference between these extremes being 3.5 times. In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) exported 27.7 K t of fresh grapes, which represents a 9.2% decline compared to the previous year. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, when exports fell by 71.7%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019, with a surge of 211.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, fresh grapes from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were traded with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—Iraq, Austria, and Latvia—collectively accounted for only 4.0% of total exports in volume terms, highlighting the fragmented nature of the market.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the export value of fresh grapes from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) amounted to 47.6 M $ US, down by 2.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 20.1%, averaging an annual decline of 7.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 46.7 M $ US, which also saw the largest drop of 21.5%. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Latvia (1.7% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (1.5%), and Iraq (1.1%) were significant but not dominant buyers of fresh grapes from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Together, these three countries represented just 4.3% of total export value, indicating a highly diversified market.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports fresh grapes to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of fresh grapes into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 584.2 K t, up by 6.2% from the previous year. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 520.6 K t, which also experienced the largest drop of 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

During 2017–2020, fresh grapes were imported into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) from a wide range of markets. Even the largest suppliers—Turkey, Italy, and Uzbekistan—together accounted for only 48.4% of total imports in volume terms, reflecting a diverse sourcing landscape.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, import values for fresh grapes into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) rebounded. In 2020, imports amounted to 818.4 M $ US, showing a measured year-on-year increase of 10.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 744.0 M $ US, while the largest decrease occurred in 2018, with a drop of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (21.8% of imports in value terms), Italy (15.2%), and India (7.9%) were the leading suppliers of fresh grapes to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Despite their prominence, these three countries together accounted for 44.9% of total import value, with many smaller partners contributing to the remainder.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020