China: Dried Grapes Market 2024

Dried Grapes Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese dried grapes market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Dried Grapes Production in China

In value terms, dried grapes production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Grapes Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of dried grapes decreased by -15.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of dried grapes exports from China, together comprising 42% of total exports. Thailand, Mongolia, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +54.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dried grapes exported from China were Japan ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 54% of total exports. Thailand, Canada, Mongolia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, the UK, Indonesia, Germany and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +49.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried grapes export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Grapes Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of dried grapes imported into China shrank to X tons, which is down by -10.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried grapes imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the largest dried grapes supplier to China, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, dried grapes imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uzbekistan amounted to +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+35.0% per year) and Turkey (+15.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest dried grapes suppliers to China were Uzbekistan ($X), Chile ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 78% of total imports. Turkey and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +38.0%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dried grapes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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