Eastern Europe: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European grape market reached $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, grape production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Romania (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Moldova (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average grape yield in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the grape yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of grapes production in Eastern Europe declined modestly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grape Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapes were exported in Eastern Europe; which is down by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Moldova prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Hungary (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Latvia (X%). Lithuania (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to grape exports from Moldova stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%), Hungary (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%), Poland (X%) and Lithuania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Moldova, Hungary, Latvia and Russia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Moldova ($X) remains the largest grape supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with an X% share.

In Moldova, grape exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Latvia (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of grapes in Eastern Europe expanded significantly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape imports reached $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importer of grapes in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Slovakia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to grape imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%), Poland (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus and Romania increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grapes in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an X% share.

In Russia, grape imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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