China: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in China

For the fourth consecutive year, the Chinese grape market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Grape Production in China

In value terms, grape production rose sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Grape production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2020, the average grape yield in China expanded slightly to X tonnes per ha, surging by X% compared with 2019 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average grape yield attained the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of grapes production in China reached X ha, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2020: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, grape harvested area increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from China

In 2020, the amount of grapes exported from China rose rapidly to X tonnes, surging by X% on 2019. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, grape exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tonnes), Viet Nam (X tonnes) and Indonesia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grape exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Philippines, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Myanmar (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grape exported from China were Viet Nam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Philippines, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Myanmar (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average grape export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into China

In 2020, the amount of grapes imported into China contracted to X tonnes, remaining constant against 2019 figures. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grape imports contracted to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tonnes), Australia (X tonnes) and Peru (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grape imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grape suppliers to China were Chile ($X), Australia ($X) and Peru ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Australia (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per tonne) and Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for India ($X per tonne) and Chile ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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China (15M tonnes) remains the largest grape consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, grape consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (7.5M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (6.5M tonnes), with a 8.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape production in 2020 were China (15M tonnes), Italy (7.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), together accounting for 37% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to China?

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In value terms, the largest grape suppliers to China were Chile ($260M), Australia ($185M) and Peru ($143M), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of grapes from China?

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In value terms, Viet Nam ($305M), Thailand ($292M) and Indonesia ($212M) appeared to be the largest markets for grape exported from China worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Myanmar, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What is the average export price for grapes in China?

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The average grape export price stood at $2,854 per tonne in 2020, growing by 15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapes in China?

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In 2020, the average grape import price amounted to $2,566 per tonne, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.