Eastern Asia: Grape Market 2025

Grape Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian grape market expanded to $X in 2022, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Grape Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, grape production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of grape production, comprising approx. 97% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +2.5%.

In 2022, the average yield of grapes in Eastern Asia stood at X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the grape yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Asia expanded markedly to X ha, growing by 13% against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of grapes decreased by -8.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 62%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the major exporter of grapes, constituting 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), mixing up a 20% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapes exports, with a CAGR of +12.0% from 2012 to 2022. Hong Kong SAR (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+29 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Hong Kong SAR saw its share reduced by -29.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest grape supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

In China, grape exports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+0.5%).

Grape Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of grapes decreased by -19.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 45% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 29% share, followed by South Korea (10%), Japan (8.4%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (6.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 84% share of total imports. Japan and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +8.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 9.7%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in South Korea ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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