Fresh grapes market in India

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh grape market in India grew consistently in volume from 2.76 million tonnes in 2018 to 3.48 million tonnes in 2023. This expansion was primarily driven by concerted government and cooperative support for export-oriented production. The establishment of major exporter cooperatives like 'Mahagrapes', backed by state agricultural boards, helped channel quality grapes to international markets. Concurrently, the widespread adoption of modern packhouses with forced-air cooling and the implementation of the GrapeNet traceability system from 2020 onwards strengthened India's compliance with stringent international food safety standards, facilitating greater market access.

Growth continued through 2022 and 2023, with production reaching 3.74 million tonnes. The entry of new players and the rise of Karnataka as a significant production hub diversified the supply base. Strong demand from European countries, particularly the Netherlands, fueled export growth even as global freight cost disruptions from Red Sea delays presented challenges. Government policy increasingly focused on value addition, with considerations in Maharashtra to boost the grape processing and wine industry, which supported overall market development and helped mitigate risks of seasonal gluts.

Production fresh grapes in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, India ranked as the world's seventh-largest producer of fresh grapes.

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

India's fresh grape production grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3,181 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes, marking a modest increase of 4.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 2,920 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 0.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of fresh grape output in India reached 5,038 million US dollars, reflecting a significant increase of 15.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 15.7%, averaging an annualized rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4,352 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 7.0% also occurring that year.

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

Exports fresh grapes from India

Exports in kind, K t

India exported 180.6 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes in 2020, representing a decrease of 16.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 2.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 171.7 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 215.2 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 25.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Russia, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for India's fresh grape exports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 31.9% of exports, Russia for 14.0%, and the United Kingdom for 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented 54.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, India's cross-border shipments of fresh grapes were valued at 286.1 million US dollars, showing a decline of 7.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 3.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 275.1 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 308.0 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 12.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Russia, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for India's fresh grape exports in value terms. The Netherlands held a 35.6% share, Russia 13.9%, and the United Kingdom 10.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 59.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to India

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After two years of growth, India's fresh grape imports declined. In 2020, the country imported 6.6 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes, a sharp drop of 19.7% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 20.9%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 6.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8.2 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 26.8% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United States, and Afghanistan were the leading sources for India's fresh grape imports in volume terms. China accounted for 50.3% of imports, the United States for 12.5%, and Afghanistan for 10.5%. Together, these three countries made up 73.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of increase, India's foreign fresh grape supplies fell. In 2020, imports were recorded at 9.9 million US dollars, down by 25.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 9.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 3.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 13.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 15.3% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, the United States, and Peru played the leading roles in India's fresh grape imports in value terms. China accounted for 39.7% of imports, the United States for 19.7%, and Peru for 11.4%. Jointly, these three countries represented 70.8% of total import flows.

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

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