Grapes market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The grape market in Eastern Asia saw its volume grow from 14.2 million t in 2018 to 16.3 million t in 2023. This expansion was driven by industry restructuring, including support for orchard modernization and productivity enhancements under the Korea-Chile Free Trade Agreement. Concurrently, the area planted with the popular Shine Muscat variety increased, boosting production despite the long-term trend of declining overall vineyard acreage.

In value terms, the market peaked at 37.6 billion $ in 2020 before receding to 31.8 billion $ by 2023. This decline stemmed from falling prices due to oversupply and subdued consumer demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by low prices that reduced producer incentives for investment.

Extreme weather events linked to climate change increased pest pressures and production variability, affecting grape quality and raising costs. In response, government and industry efforts intensified to focus on quality control, brand value enhancement, and climate change adaptation, while consumer interest in high-value-added products like grapeseed oil grew.

Production grapes in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Grape production in Eastern Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 14 643 thousand tonnes of grapes, marking a slight rise of 0.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Grape production in Eastern Asia has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 37 675 million US dollars, up by 8.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 20.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.

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

Exports grapes from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Grape exports from Eastern Asia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 666.1 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest gain of 5.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 497.9 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 1.0%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 27.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, grapes from Eastern Asia were supplied to a wide range of markets. Even the largest destinations—Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia—together accounted for only 43.8% of total exports in volume terms, highlighting the diversity of the export structure.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign grape supplies from Eastern Asia have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1 714 million US dollars, up by 13.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 47.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 150 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 1.3%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a jump of 31.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia were the largest buyers of grapes from Eastern Asia in value terms, accounting for 20.3%, 16.2%, and 12.3% of exports, respectively. However, their combined contribution was limited to 48.9% of total exports, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports grapes to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, grape imports into Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 667.8 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 5.0% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 702.8 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 6.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile, Australia, and Peru were the main sources of grape imports into Eastern Asia in volume terms. Chile accounted for 38.8% of imports, Australia for 18.4%, and Peru for 16.0%, together making up 73.2% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year gain, cross-border shipments of grapes into Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, the region imported 1 642 million US dollars worth of grapes, indicating a small loss of 2.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 11.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 690 million US dollars, which experienced the largest increase of 8.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile, Australia, and the United States remained the principal suppliers of grapes to Eastern Asia in value terms. Chile accounted for 35.4% of imports, Australia for 20.6%, and the United States for 17.4%, jointly representing 73.4% of total imports.

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

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