Ethiopia: Market for Wine Of Fresh Grapes (Except Sparkling Wine) 2025

Market Size for Wine Of Fresh Grapes (Except Sparkling Wine) in Ethiopia

In 2022, the Ethiopian wine of fresh grapes market increased by 30% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Wine Of Fresh Grapes (Except Sparkling Wine)

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, approx. X litres of wine of fresh grapes (except sparkling wine) were exported from Ethiopia; dropping by -66.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 367%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X litres in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, wine of fresh grapes exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 513%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X litres) was the main destination for wine of fresh grapes exports from Ethiopia, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, wine of fresh grapes exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X litres), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +11.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for wine of fresh grapes (except sparkling wine) exports from Ethiopia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +26.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wine of fresh grapes export price amounted to $X per litre, jumping by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a strong increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to China stood at $X per litre.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wine Of Fresh Grapes (Except Sparkling Wine)

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, purchases abroad of wine of fresh grapes (except sparkling wine) increased by 34% to X litres, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 120%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X litres. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wine of fresh grapes imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 176% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X litres), Italy (X litres) and France (X litres) were the main suppliers of wine of fresh grapes imports to Ethiopia, together accounting for 77% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, the UK, China and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +27.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) were the largest wine of fresh grapes suppliers to Ethiopia, with a combined 74% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, the UK, China and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +27.9%, 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

In 2022, the average wine of fresh grapes import price amounted to $X per litre, dropping by -18.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per litre. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per litre), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform