United Kingdom: Dried Grapes Market Overview 2021

Dried Grapes Market Size in the UK

After two years of growth, the UK dried grapes market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Dried grapes consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Grapes Production in the UK

In value terms, dried grapes production contracted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Dried Grapes Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of dried grapes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. In general, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tonnes) was the main destination for dried grapes exports from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dried grapes exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tonnes), fourfold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried grapes exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried grapes export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2015 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dried Grapes Imports

Imports into the UK

After six years of decline, overseas purchases of dried grapes increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2011 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes imports shrank slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased 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, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of dried grapes to the UK, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, dried grapes imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Greece (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+X% per year) and Greece (-X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried grapes to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (-X% per year) and South Africa (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried grapes import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece, 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 dried grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of dried grapes consumption in 2020 were Iran (137K tonnes), the U.S. (109K tonnes) and the UK (97K tonnes), together comprising 35% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of dried grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of dried grapes production in 2020 were Turkey (258K tonnes), Iran (195K tonnes) and the U.S. (174K tonnes), with a combined 62% share of global production. These countries were followed by Chile, Uzbekistan, South Africa and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the leading suppliers of dried grapes to the UK?

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In value terms, Turkey ($159M) constituted the largest supplier of dried grapes to the UK, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Greece ($16M), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 5.8% share.

What are the leading importers of dried grapes from the UK?

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In value terms, Ireland ($5.9M) remains the key foreign market for dried grapes exports from the UK, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($1.3M), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6% share.

What is the average export price for dried grapes in the UK?

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The average dried grapes export price stood at $2,580 per tonne in 2020, falling by -5.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dried grapes in the UK?

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In 2020, the average dried grapes import price amounted to $2,193 per tonne, declining by -5.1% against the previous year.