Grapes market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The Philippine grape market expanded significantly from 2018 to 2021, with volume rising from 41 thousand tons to 69 thousand tons. This growth was primarily fueled by a sharp increase in imports, which more than kept pace with the total market. During this period, local grape cultivation began to emerge in regions like La Union and General Santos City, demonstrating that grapes could be grown in a tropical climate. Pioneering farms created jobs and spurred interest in grape farming, though domestic production remained a small fraction of the total supply.

After a contraction in 2022, the market rebounded in 2023. This recovery was supported by growing consumer interest in premium and distinctive seedless grape varieties, driven by Filipino shoppers seeking new taste experiences. Extensive in-store promotional campaigns by the Australian Table Grapes Association in major Philippine retailers boosted brand awareness and demand. Furthermore, local entrepreneurs expanded grape farming and wine production, successfully cultivating dozens of varieties suitable for local conditions. The market gained further momentum in 2024 with the opening of a new trade lane for South African table grapes, leading to the first official shipment to Manila and a surge in imports, while Australian grapes maintained a strong presence with over 8,500 tons shipped.

Production grapes in the Philippines

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Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

In 2019, the Philippines produced 213.8 tons of grapes, marking the highest output in recent years. By 2020, production declined slightly to 212.2 tons, representing a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports grapes from the Philippines

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The export market for grapes from the Philippines showed significant volatility during this period. In 2019, export volumes hit their lowest point, while they peaked in 2020, with a dramatic 34-fold difference between these two years. Specifically, exports reached 4 tons in 2020, reflecting an extraordinary increase of 3 272.5% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Bahrain were the top buyers of grapes from the Philippines, accounting for 64.1%, 15.3%, and 8.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 87.8% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values for grapes from the Philippines experienced irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 67 times. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.0 million US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 6 631.6% from 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong dominated as the primary destinations for exports in value terms, collectively capturing 80.5% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports grapes to the Philippines

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Grapes imports into the Philippines grew for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 62 183 tons, which was a 16.9% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 64.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 18.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, China, and Australia were the leading sources for grapes imports in kind to the Philippines, contributing 41.0%, 38.5%, and 13.1% of imports, respectively. Combined, these three markets accounted for 92.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The Philippines saw its grapes import value increase for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 141.5 million US dollars, a strong 19.0% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import values surged by 135.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 33.1%.

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

During 2017–2020, China and the United States were the main sources for grapes imports in value terms to the Philippines, together holding the majority share, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

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