U.S.: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in the U.S.

In 2020, the U.S. grape market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. The market value 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 being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Grape consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Grape Production in the U.S.

In value terms, grape production expanded to $X in 2020. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of grapes in the U.S. dropped slightly to X tonnes per ha, stabilizing at 2019. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the average grape yield remained at a lower figure. 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 the U.S. declined slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 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 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2020, the amount of grapes exported from the U.S. declined to X tonnes, which is down by -X% on 2019. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2014 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grape exports fell to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grape exports from the U.S., with a combined X% share of total exports. Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Viet Nam, Australia, Hong Kong SAR, the Philippines, New Zealand, Malaysia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Japan, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for grape exports from the U.S., comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and South Korea (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average grape export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Viet Nam, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2020, imports of grapes into the U.S. reached X tonnes, growing by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, grape imports surged to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value 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, imports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and Peru (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grape imports to the U.S., together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Peru, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the largest grape suppliers to the U.S., with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Peru saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average grape import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2020: its price 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. Based on 2020 figures, grape import price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for Brazil ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile, 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) constituted the country with the largest volume of grape consumption, 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 U.S. (6.5M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption 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), with a combined 37% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to the U.S.?

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In value terms, the largest grape suppliers to the U.S. were Chile ($709M), Peru ($598M) and Mexico ($527M), with a combined 97% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of grapes from the U.S.?

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In value terms, Canada ($299M) remains the key foreign market for grape exports from the U.S., comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($117M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 6.9% share.

What is the average export price for grapes in the U.S.?

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In 2020, the average grape export price amounted to $2,322 per tonne, rising by 2.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapes in the U.S.?

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The average grape import price stood at $2,786 per tonne in 2020, jumping by 46% against the previous year.