Grapes market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

After reaching 3 889 thousand tons in 2019, the grape market in the CIS declined to 3 719 thousand tons in 2020, primarily due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected logistics and consumer behavior.

The market rebounded in 2021 and 2022, driven by the expansion of vineyard areas and the launch of new production facilities, pushing the volume to a peak of 4 195 thousand tons.

In 2023, the market experienced a slight contraction to 4 109 thousand tons, accompanied by a sharp price increase of around 48.2%, reflecting inflationary pressures and logistical challenges.

Production grapes in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Grape production in the CIS declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 3 737 thousand tons. However, in 2020, output fell to 3 614 thousand tons, marking a 3.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The most significant annual increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 2.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Grape production in the CIS increased for the third consecutive year in terms of value. In 2020, the output was valued at 6 357 million US dollars, representing a notable 17.6% gain compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 36.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.9%.

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

Exports grapes from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

In 2019, grape exports from the CIS reached their highest level at 191.2 thousand tons, with a significant increase of 23.3% that year. However, in 2020, export volumes declined to 137.9 thousand tons, showing a reduction of 27.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 16.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, grapes from the CIS were exported to numerous countries. Even the largest destinations—China, Romania, and Ukraine—together accounted for only 14.6% of total exports in volume terms, indicating a highly diversified export market.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, grape export revenues from the CIS declined. In 2019, exports reached their maximum value at 276.5 million US dollars, with a substantial increase of 21.8% that year. In 2020, export revenues fell to 242.5 million US dollars, reflecting a decline of 12.3% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export revenues increased by 13.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Romania, and Turkey were among the largest buyers of grapes from the CIS in value terms, accounting for 8.2%, 4.4%, and 2.5% of exports, respectively. However, even combined, they represented just 15.1% of total export value, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Imports grapes to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

In 2018, grape imports into the CIS saw the largest decline, dropping by 31.8%. This was followed by a significant increase of 27.9% in 2019. However, in 2020, imports fell sharply to 242.5 thousand tons, corresponding to a dramatic 29.3% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 38.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner structure for grape imports into the CIS was balanced rather than concentrated. Turkey, India, and Iran were the top sources, accounting for 26.9%, 5.8%, and 5.3% of imports in volume terms, respectively. Together, they represented 38.0% of total flows, while many other countries accounted for the remaining 62.0%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Grape import volumes into the CIS declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 475.3 million US dollars, which is 5.3% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import values decreased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, grapes were imported into the CIS from many different markets. Even the largest sources—Turkey, India, and Chile—together represented only 42.4% of total imports in value terms, underscoring the diversity of supply channels.

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

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