Fresh grapes market in MERCOSUR

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh grapes market in MERCOSUR experienced a overall decline in physical volume between 2018 and 2023, falling from 4.25 million tons to 3.33 million tons. In value terms, the market also contracted from $9.87 billion to $8.55 billion, indicating price volatility alongside the reduction in quantity traded.

Market volume dropped sharply to 3.55 million tons in 2020, then recovered to 4.03 million tons in 2021. This was followed by another significant contraction to 3.45 million tons in 2022 and a further decline to 3.33 million tons in 2023. The market value showed a similar pattern, with a notable rebound to $8.75 billion in 2021 after a downturn, a drop to $7.48 billion in 2022, and an increase to $8.55 billion in the final year.

Production fresh grapes in MERCOSUR

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 MERCOSUR has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 3 590 thousand tonnes, marking a significant 12.3% drop from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 5.7%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 272 thousand tonnes, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 12.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of fresh grape production in MERCOSUR has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 7 802 million US dollars, down 8.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value declined by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 9 928 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.2%. The most substantial decline was in 2019, with a drop of 13.8%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from MERCOSUR

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Fresh grape exports from MERCOSUR have grown for the second year running. In 2020, exports totaled 52 300 tonnes, an increase of 8.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 42 453 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.4%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 13.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States were the primary destinations for MERCOSUR's fresh grape exports by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 43.8% of exports, the United Kingdom for 22.8%, and the United States for 9.4%. Together, these three markets absorbed 76.0% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Fresh grape export revenues from MERCOSUR have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 113.7 million US dollars, a solid 13.3% rise from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 10.8%, with an average annual rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 98.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States formed the core markets for MERCOSUR's fresh grape exports by value. The Netherlands represented 42.3% of export value, the United Kingdom 24.8%, and the United States 12.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to MERCOSUR

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Fresh grape imports into MERCOSUR have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 7 519 tonnes, a sharp 51.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 73.8%, with a compound annual decline of 36.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile, Peru, and Italy were the main sources of fresh grape imports into MERCOSUR by volume. Together, these three countries supplied 73.3% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Fresh grape import expenditures in MERCOSUR have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 16.5 million US dollars, down 39.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 68.6%, with an average annual reduction of 32.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Chile, Peru, and Italy were the key sources for fresh grape imports into MERCOSUR by value. Chile accounted for 66.5% of import value, Peru for 8.1%, and Italy for 2.5%. Combined, these three countries represented 77.1% of total import flows.

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

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