Fresh grapes market in Vietnam

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the fresh grapes market in Vietnam expanded by 26.5% to reach 71.5 thousand tons. This growth was driven by the modernization of retail distribution channels and the rising consumer preference for safe, high-quality fresh produce under the 'eat well, live healthy' trend.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020‑2021 altered consumption patterns, boosting demand for securely packaged and safe foods. Although market volume dipped slightly in 2020 to 68.0 thousand tons, it stabilized around 68.5 thousand tons in 2021 as agri‑businesses invested in cold‑chain logistics and centralized processing to maintain product quality.

In 2022, the market surged by 41.9% to 97.2 thousand tons, largely due to sustained green consumption trends and improved cold‑chain infrastructure that facilitated higher imports. The following year, market volume fell to 78.4 thousand tons amid broader economic headwinds.

Production fresh grapes in Vietnam

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Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Vietnam's fresh grape production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 27 493 tonnes of fresh grapes, marking a 5.2% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 25 165 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.2%.

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Exports fresh grapes from Vietnam

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The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 51-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Vietnam's fresh grape export volume totaled 42 tonnes, representing a sharp decrease of 95.4% compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Laos, Singapore, and China were the main markets for Vietnam's fresh grape exports in volume terms. Laos accounted for 39.1% of exports, Singapore for 29.6%, and China for 22.5%. Together, these three countries represented 91.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2020, reflecting a 51-fold gap. In 2020, Vietnam exported fresh grapes worth 0.1 million US dollars, which was 94.6% lower than the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Laos, Singapore, and China consistently held leading positions in Vietnam's fresh grape export structure by value. Laos represented 40.7% of export value, Singapore 30.8%, and China 20.3%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 91.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Vietnam

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After two years of growth, Vietnam's fresh grape imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 40 578 tonnes, representing a 10.6% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 46.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 45 365 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 44.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Australia, and South Africa formed the core of Vietnam's fresh grape imports by volume. The United States accounted for 46.0% of imports, Australia for 25.0%, and South Africa for 11.5%. Together, these three countries represented 82.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Vietnam's fresh grape import value declined. In 2020, imports reached 94.8 million US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 7.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 61.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.4%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 102.3 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 32.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States, Australia, and South Africa remained key partners in Vietnam's fresh grape imports by value. The United States accounted for 46.1% of import value, Australia for 24.9%, and South Africa for 11.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 82.5% of total import value.

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

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