U.S.: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in the U.S.

In 2020, after three years of decline, there was growth in the U.S. grape market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. 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 modestly 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the production volume increased by 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 grape yield in the U.S. shrank slightly to X tonnes per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of the average grape yield failed to regain the momentum. 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. dropped to X ha, approximately equating 2019 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The grape harvested area peaked 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. fell to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports dropped slightly to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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., together accounting for X% of total exports. Japan, Taiwan (Chinese), Viet Nam, Australia, Hong Kong SAR, the Philippines, New Zealand, Malaysia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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

The average grape export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; 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.

Grape imports into the U.S. expanded to X tonnes in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grape imports surged to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated measured growth 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 attained 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) were the largest grape suppliers to the U.S., with a combined X% share of total imports.

Peru recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached 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 AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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China (30M tonnes) remains the largest grape consuming country worldwide, accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, grape consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (7.5M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (6.5M tonnes), with a 7% share.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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China (31M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of grape production, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, grape production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (7.9M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), with a 6.6% share.

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

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In value terms, Chile ($709M), Peru ($598M) and Mexico ($527M) constituted the largest grape suppliers to the U.S., 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, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year.

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

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In 2020, the average grape import price amounted to $2,786 per tonne, increasing by 46% against the previous year.