Fresh grapes market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh grape market volume in South-eastern Asia declined from 439 thousand tons in 2018 to 385 thousand tons in 2019, before rebounding to 490 thousand tons in 2020. High interest rates in Singapore during 2018 affected the profitability of local agricultural production, while retail innovations emphasizing fresh and healthy options in 2019 supported consumer demand for grapes.

In 2021, market volume slightly decreased to 480 thousand tons. Increased consumer purchases of fresh produce for immune-boosting benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic raised demand, but factory shutdowns and supply chain disruptions due to lockdowns constrained availability, leading to a minor contraction. Subsequently, improved labor market conditions in Singapore boosted consumer spending in 2022, driving demand for premium and organic grapes, and the market grew to 516 thousand tons. This growth continued in 2023, reaching 527 thousand tons, supported by the premiumization trend and independent food service operators focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

By 2024, climate change impacts on traditional wine regions and the emergence of niche artisanal food shops in Singapore expanded access to premium and specialty grape varieties, indicating further market diversification aligned with consumer preferences for organic and sustainably produced goods.

Production fresh grapes in South-eastern 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 South-eastern Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 111.1 K t of fresh grapes, marking a 2.1% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

South-eastern Asia's fresh grape production value has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 219.3 M $ US, reflecting a 6.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 194.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports fresh grapes from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, South-eastern Asia's fresh grape exports have increased. In 2020, exports reached 4.0 K t, showing a 5.2% gain compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 10.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 3.8 K t, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 28.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and Hong Kong together formed the primary group of markets for fresh grape exports in kind, accounting for 5.8% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, South-eastern Asia's fresh grape export value has increased. In 2020, the region exported 7.9 M $ US worth of fresh grapes, representing a 9.5% uptick from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 27.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7.2 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 31.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong was the main destination for fresh grape exports in value terms from South-eastern Asia, accounting for 2.2% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports fresh grapes to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year reduction, cross-border shipments of fresh grapes to South-eastern Asia have increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 383.0 K t, corresponding to a 36.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 10.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The minimum import volume was in 2019 at 280.1 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 16.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (52.3% of imports in kind), the United States (17.1% of imports in kind), and Australia (14.0% of imports in kind) formed the main group of sources for fresh grape imports to South-eastern Asia, with a combined share of 83.4% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of fresh grape imports to South-eastern Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 791.6 M $ US, representing a moderate advance of 6.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 19.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China (40.6% of imports in value terms), the United States (20.4% of imports in value terms), and Australia (19.7% of imports in value terms) remained the primary markets for fresh grape imports in value terms to South-eastern Asia, jointly accounting for 80.6% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020