China: Grape Market 2022

Grape Market Size in China

After four years of growth, the Chinese grape market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Grape Production in China

In value terms, grape production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

The average yield of grapes in China reduced to X tonnes per ha in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average grape yield attained the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2020, and then contracted in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grape harvested area in China was estimated at X ha in 2021, growing by X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The grape harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Grape Exports

Exports from China

For the third year in a row, China recorded growth in shipments abroad of grapes, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, grape exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tonnes) was the main destination for grape exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Philippines totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the key foreign market for grape exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Philippines stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Macao SAR ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macao SAR (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of grapes was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grape imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) constituted the largest grape supplier to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from Hong Kong SAR exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tonnes), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hong Kong SAR amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grape to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Hong Kong SAR totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the price for Chile ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform