Fresh grapes market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh grape market in Western Europe exhibited notable volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. The market started strong in 2018, bolstered by rising consumer demand for healthier diets and fresh snacks, which stimulated consumption. This period also saw investments in new seedless table grape varieties in Spain and France, expanding the product range and supporting market size.

After a contraction in 2019, market volume recovered in 2020 as increased global fresh grape production helped offset initial supply chain pressures. A further dip in 2021 was followed by a significant rebound in 2022, driven by investments in modern cultivation facilities like the hydroponic systems implemented by Vitacress in Portugal, which enhanced domestic output. By 2023, rising production costs, especially in Spain, contributed to a stabilization of the market volume as the supply side adjusted to higher expenses.

Production fresh grapes in Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

In 2020, Western Europe produced 7 448 K t of fresh grapes, marking a 5.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8 199 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.9%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 26.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of fresh grapes in Western Europe was valued at 40 656 M $ US, representing a year-over-year increase of 25.7%. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 31.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.6%. The peak value was observed in 2018 at 44 566 M $ US. The largest decline took place in 2019, falling by 27.4%, whereas the biggest increase was in 2018, surging by 44.3%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.1 times. In 2020, Western Europe's fresh grape exports amounted to 418.0 K t, reflecting a sharp increase of 107.7% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 201.2 K t, with the largest decline that year at 50.6%.

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

The structure of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified, as Poland (10.7% of exports in kind), Czechia (5.5% of exports in kind), and the United Kingdom (5.0% of exports in kind) together accounted for just 21.2% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, foreign fresh grape supplies from Western Europe amounted to 921 M $ US, up by 10.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 18.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 8.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 16.3%.

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

The analysis of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Poland (8.8% of exports in value terms), Czechia (4.7% of exports in value terms), and the United Kingdom (4.3% of exports in value terms) together accounted for only 17.8% of total flows, with a significant 82.2% falling on other partners.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Fresh grape shipments to Western Europe from abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 904.6 K t, up by 4.8% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 826.9 K t, with the largest decline that year at 7.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy (31.1% of imports in kind), South Africa (17.4% of imports in kind), and India (9.3% of imports in kind) remained the main markets for fresh grape imports to Western Europe, jointly accounting for 57.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Western Europe's volume of fresh grape imports came to 2 118 M $ US, up by 10.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 911 M $ US, with the largest decline that year at 7.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—Italy, South Africa, and India—remained central to imports in value terms, together accounting for 55.4% of total flows.

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

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