Fresh grapes market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh grape market in Germany opened the period at 1.69 million tons in 2018, supported by a consumer shift toward healthier eating, which increased demand for fresh grapes. Volume contracted to 1.42 million tons in 2019, though retail trends continued to emphasize fresh and regional products. A recovery to 1.47 million tons followed in 2020 as consumers placed greater value on healthy diets and fresh food, boosting grape consumption during a time of heightened health awareness.

From 2021, the European Commission's Common Agricultural Policy provided substantial funding for sustainable agriculture, supporting grape cultivation. Consumer demand for organic and regional produce remained strong, reinforced by global supply chain concerns and a focus on healthy snacks. These drivers helped push the market's value to $4.33 billion by 2023, even as physical volume saw a modest decline to 1.50 million tons that year, reflecting a market increasingly shaped by quality and sustainability preferences.

Production fresh grapes in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked 16th globally in fresh grape production volume.

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

In 2020, Germany produced 1 150 K t of fresh grapes, a slight increase of 2.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 13.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.3%. The highest production was recorded in 2018 at 1 404 K t, which represented a 38.4% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with production falling by 19.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of fresh grapes in Germany was valued at 3 043 M $ US, showing a robust gain of 12.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 38.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 3 533 M $ US, marking a 61.0% increase. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 23.4% drop.

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

Exports fresh grapes from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, fresh grape exports from Germany increased in 2020. The country exported 25.9 K t of fresh grapes, a rise of 1.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 21%, with an average annual decline of 7.6%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 25.5 K t, which saw the largest decline of 16.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for Germany's fresh grape exports in kind were Austria (23.8% of exports), Poland (22.7% of exports), and Czechia (15.6% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 62.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's fresh grape exports amounted to 68.5 M $ US, reflecting a robust gain of 11.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 3.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 61.4 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 20.0%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 76.7 M $ US.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the core markets for Germany's fresh grape exports in value terms were Austria (26.4% of exports), Poland (17.8% of exports), and Czechia (15.3% of exports). Collectively, these three countries represented 59.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Foreign fresh grape supplies to Germany increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. The import volume reached 347.3 K t, an advance of 7.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 2.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 317.0 K t, which saw the largest decline of 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (36.8% of imports in kind), South Africa (15.7% of imports in kind), and Spain (9.5% of imports in kind) were the leading suppliers of fresh grapes to Germany. Together, these three countries accounted for 62.0% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany imported a total of 801.5 M $ US of fresh grapes, marking a rise of 17.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 681.5 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Italy (33.1% of imports in value terms), South Africa (18.9% of imports in value terms), and Spain (9.9% of imports in value terms) made the biggest contribution to Germany's fresh grape imports. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 61.9% of total import flows.

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

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