Grapes market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The grape market in Southern Asia, led by India, expanded from 5 775 thousand tons in 2018 to 6 086 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was supported by the expansion of international trade driven by emerging traders and sustained consumer demand. The market volume then dipped to 5 877 thousand tons in 2020.

Market volume showed a modest recovery to 5 979 thousand tons in 2021 amid notable price volatility. The contraction to 5 694 thousand tons in 2022 occurred alongside a significant increase in the entry of new exporters and a shift in European consumer preferences toward premium quality grapes, which began reshaping export dynamics.

A strong rebound followed in 2023, with market volume surging to 6 443 thousand tons. This increase was fueled by a sharp rise in export shipments and the emergence of new markets in Southeast Asia for grape-based products like wine. By 2024, government and industry efforts to enhance quality standards and the growth of e-commerce distribution channels were key factors shaping the market.

Production grapes in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Grape production in Southern Asia declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 6 182 K t, marking a 5.0% increase. However, in 2020, output fell to 6 094 K t, representing a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of grape production in Southern Asia was 11 925 M $ US, showing a 7.3% decline from 2019. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 27.1% decrease, while 2019 saw a slight increase of 0.4%. From 2017 to 2020, the total value of production fell by 32.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 12.1%.

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

Exports grapes from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Southern Asia's grape exports in kind saw a sharp rise in 2020, reaching 311.8 K t, which is 64.0% higher than in 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 15.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 97.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 25.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, grape exports in kind from Southern Asia were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. The top three markets—the United Arab Emirates (7.3% of exports), Iraq (7.2%), and Russia (7.2%)—together accounted for only 21.7% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Southern Asia's grape exports in value terms rebounded. In 2019, exports hit a low of 317.0 M $ US, with a 4.4% decrease. In 2020, they surged to 451.4 M $ US, reflecting a 42.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 32.5%, with an average annual rate of 9.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates (9.9% of exports in value), Iraq (8.6%), and Turkey (7.9%) were the largest buyers of grapes from Southern Asia, but they did not dominate the market. Together, these three countries accounted for 26.4% of total export value, with many smaller partners making up the rest.

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

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

Imports grapes to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, grape imports in kind to Southern Asia stood at 95.1 K t, a 1.5% increase from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 111.3 K t, which marked a 23.6% increase, while 2019 saw a 15.8% decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 5.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (10.2% of imports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (2.9%), and Australia (1.0%) were the largest sources of grape imports to Southern Asia, together comprising 14.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Southern Asia's grape imports in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 229.7 M $ US, up 9.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 47.5%, equating to an average annual increase of 13.8%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, the partner structure for grape imports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. China (29.3% of imports), the United Arab Emirates (3.4%), and Australia (2.3%) jointly represented 35.0% of total flows, with many other countries accounting for the remaining 65.0%.

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

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