Fresh grapes market in Montenegro

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh grapes in Montenegro experienced a pronounced contraction over the 2018-2023 period, with total volume falling from 29 024 tons to 19 522 tons. This represented a cumulative decline of approximately 33%, indicating a significant reduction in domestic availability. The downturn was not linear, however, with a temporary recovery observed in 2021 interrupting the broader downward trend.

After a steep drop from 2018 to 2020, the market rebounded in 2021 to 27 691 tons, a level still below the starting point. This recovery proved short-lived, as volumes plunged again in 2022 and 2023, reaching the lowest point of the period. The consistent decline in domestic production, which fell from 25 770 tons to 16 283 tons over these years, coincided with the shrinking market size, as changes in trade flows were insufficient to compensate for the reduction in local output.

Production fresh grapes in Montenegro

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Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

In 2020, Montenegro produced 22,711 tonnes of fresh grapes, marking a 3.9% year-over-year increase. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually declined by 3.3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 21,865 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 25,770 tonnes. The most significant drop happened in 2019, when production fell by 15.2%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, with a 9.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Montenegro in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Montenegro's fresh grapes production value declined for the second year in a row in 2020. The output was valued at 18,821 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value dropped by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 22,061 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a 9.8% fall, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 3.8% gain.

Annual dynamics of production in Montenegro in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports fresh grapes from Montenegro

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The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports of fresh grapes from Montenegro totaled 715 tonnes in 2020, reflecting a dramatic 186.7% increase compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 249 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 949 tonnes. The span from 2018 to 2019 exhibited a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.8 times. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 73.7% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia dominated Montenegro's fresh grapes export structure in volume terms, accounting for 85.9% of total flows. Other markets had relatively modest shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Montenegro's fresh grapes export value reached 592 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a dramatic 161.2% gain compared to the previous year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 227 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 813 thousand US dollars. Exports hit their highest point in 2018 and their lowest in 2019, with a 3.6-fold gap between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 72.1% decrease.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Serbia remained the dominant partner for Montenegro's fresh grapes exports in value terms, holding an 84.0% share of total flows. Other markets formed a long tail with smaller contributions.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Montenegro

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In 2020, Montenegro imported 3,374 tonnes of fresh grapes, corresponding to a 30.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 27.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.0%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4,848 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 15.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, North Macedonia consistently accounted for 73.8% of Montenegro's fresh grapes imports in volume terms, indicating a high concentration on this market. The remainder was shared among other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Montenegro's fresh grapes imports amounted to 1,368 thousand US dollars, which is 41.5% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 37.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2,338 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was in 2019, with a 16.0% gain.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, North Macedonia (53.6% of imports in value terms), Italy (19.1%), and Serbia (13.4%) led the structure of Montenegro's fresh grapes imports in value terms. Together, these three countries represented 86.1% of total flows.

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

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