Grapes market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the grape market volume in Russia grew from 946 тыс. т to 1 010.7 тыс. т, supported by the expansion of vineyard areas and active involvement of state-owned agrifirms. Sanctions and the geopolitical situation stimulated import substitution, boosting domestic production. The emerging COVID-19 pandemic in 2019-2020 disrupted supply chains and increased interest in local produce, further aided by state agricultural support programs.

Growth accelerated in 2021-2022, with the market reaching 1 346.6 тыс. т. This surge was driven by record increases in planted areas and yields, alongside the development of the frozen berry segment, which included grapes. The introduction of new labeling and traceability requirements raised quality standards. In 2022, sanctions and currency fluctuations further constrained imports, leading to the entry of new domestic players and modernization of production facilities.

In 2023, the market contracted to 1 243.8 тыс. т due to a sharp 28% drop in fresh grape imports caused by geopolitical factors, despite ongoing growth in domestic production. For 2024, the grape harvest exceeded 800 тыс. т, with vineyard areas expanding to 110 200 ha, facilitated by new industry benchmarks and increased production of domestic wine. Prices for grape products rose by 12-40% because of inflation and higher costs.

Production grapes in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia was one of the world's leading grape producers, ranking 22nd globally by production volume.

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Russia's grape production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 681.9 thousand tonnes of grapes, marking a 0.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 17.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Russia's grape production value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 477.2 million US dollars, reflecting a significant year-over-year drop of 19.8%. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 15.8%, with an average annual decline of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 768.0 million US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, falling by 22.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 35.5%.

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

Exports grapes from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's grape exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3.1 thousand tonnes, up 25.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 8.1%, with an average annual rate of 2.6%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 1.7 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 40.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, rising by 44.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Belarus remained the top markets for Russia's grape exports in volume, jointly accounting for 82.7% of total flows, with other partners playing a smaller role.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Russia's grape exports in value terms reached 2.2 million US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 22.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2.1 million US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2018, falling by 25.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, rising by 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Russia's grape exports in value terms were Ukraine (44.8% of total value), Belarus (32.3%), and Mongolia (13.7%), together accounting for 90.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports grapes to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Russia's grape imports increased. In 2020, imports totaled 332.0 thousand tonnes, up 4.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 317.3 thousand tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2018, falling by 21.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Moldova—together accounted for 60.8% of Russia's grape imports in volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Russia's grape imports in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 381.8 million US dollars, up 2.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 12.4%, with an average annual decline of 4.3%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 364.4 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 16.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, rising by 2.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (32.1% of import value), Uzbekistan (11.9%), and India (11.4%) formed the main group of sources for Russia's grape imports in value terms, with a combined share of 55.4% of total flows.

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

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