Grapes market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the US grape market volume contracted from over 7 000 thousand tons to around 5 700 thousand tons. This decline was influenced by moderating alcohol consumption reducing demand for wine grapes and inflationary pressures raising production costs. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further disrupted consumer purchasing patterns and supply chains.

From 2021 onwards, market volume stabilized and began a gradual recovery, reaching nearly 5 900 thousand tons by 2023. The introduction of new grape varieties, such as those launched by Cornell Sun World, and a sustained consumer shift towards organic and premium grapes supported this turnaround. However, the market continued to face challenges from persistent inflation, labor shortages in California, and supply chain disruptions.

Throughout the period, grape producers adopted advanced technologies like AI-driven irrigation and expanded protected horticulture to improve efficiency and resilience. Environmental regulations pushing for sustainable practices also encouraged investment in these methods. Despite a smaller grape crush in 2023, an oversupply situation indicated structural shifts, while rising prices in value terms reflected the premiumization trend.

Production grapes in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States ranked third globally in grape production.

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Grape production in the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 5 479 K t of grapes, marking a significant decrease of 13.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.5%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 6 891 K t, with the largest increase that year of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of grape production in the United States dropped for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 13 226 M $ US, reflecting a substantial decline of 14.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 16.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The highest value occurred in 2018 at 16 484 M $ US, with the largest increase that year of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports grapes from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

The volume of grape exports from the United States fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 434.6 K t, down 4.6% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for U.S. grape exports in volume were Canada (31.5% of exports), Mexico (14.6%), and Japan (9.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 55.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of grape exports from the United States declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 049 M $ US, showing a modest decrease of 5.8% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, export value dropped by 13.4%, with a CAGR of -4.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Canada (30.7% of export value), Mexico (10.2%), and Japan (10.0%) were the primary markets for U.S. grape exports in value terms. Collectively, they represented 50.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports grapes to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, grape imports into the United States declined. In 2020, imports stood at 679.1 K t, a sharp contraction of 18.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 834.0 K t, with the largest increase that year of 31.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile (46.6% of import volume), Mexico (28.9%), and Peru (20.9%) were the leading sources for grape imports into the United States. Together, they made up 96.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of grape imports into the United States rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 918 M $ US, a 3.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 9.4%, with an annualized rate of 3.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Chile (45.0% of import value), Mexico (28.3%), and Peru (23.5%) were the key partners for U.S. grape imports in value terms. Combined, they accounted for 96.7% of total import flows.

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

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