Grapes market in Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The grape market volume grew from 27 485 thousand tons in 2018 to 28 890 thousand tons in 2019, driven primarily by a sharp expansion in the cultivated area of the popular Shine Muscat variety, which increased its share from 7.4% to 14.7% of total grape acreage. This expansion was supported by industry modernization and restructuring efforts under the Korea-Chile Free Trade Agreement, which enhanced production competitiveness.

After a stabilization in 2020 at 28 875 thousand tons, market growth resumed, reaching 29 982 thousand tons by 2022. The sustained popularity of Shine Muscat continued to drive volumes despite an overall decline in fruit cultivation area. Efforts to develop new varieties and the operation of a fruit growth quality management system to address climate change risks further supported production stability during this period.

In 2023, the market volume increased to 30 504 thousand tons, while the market value surged to 66 330 million US dollars. This significant rise in value was influenced by climate change effects, which put upward pressure on prices. Concurrently, the development of a high-quality grape industry focused on Shine Muscat in regions like Yeongcheon contributed to market expansion through processed food segments.

Production grapes in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Asia's grape production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 29 319 thousand tonnes of grapes, marking a 0.7% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, grape production in Asia saw a decline. In 2020, the output value was 53 791 million US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 54 025 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.7%.

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

Exports grapes from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's grape exports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 1 724 thousand tonnes, showing a strong 10.9% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 18.8%, with an average annual rate of 5.9%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 1 395 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 11.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the top buyers of grapes from Asia, accounting for 13.9%, 4.5%, and 2.7% of exports in volume, respectively. Together, they made up 21.1% of total exports, indicating a diversified market structure with no single dominant destination.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's grape export value has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 3 163 million US dollars, a 9.6% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 33.9%, with an annualized rate of 10.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, no single market dominated Asia's grape exports in value terms. Russia, the United Kingdom, and Germany accounted for 6.9%, 5.3%, and 2.9% of exports, respectively, totaling just 15.2% of the overall value. This reflects a broad distribution across many smaller partners, each with modest shares.

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

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

Imports grapes to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Asia's grape imports declined. In 2020, import volume was 1 280 thousand tonnes, down 3.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 1 321 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, grape imports to Asia were spread across a wide range of countries. Chile, Australia, and the United States were the leading sources, contributing 17.3%, 10.7%, and 10.4% of imports in volume, respectively. Together, they accounted for 38.4% of total imports, highlighting a diverse supply base.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's grape import value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 3 205 million US dollars, showing only a slight change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 13.6%, with an annualized rate of 4.3%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Chile, Australia, and the United States were the main sources of grape imports to Asia in value terms, accounting for 20.7%, 16.0%, and 15.6% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 52.4% of total import value, positioning them as the key suppliers.

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

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