Global grape production to rise to 27.4 million tons in the campaign 2022/23

Global table grape production for the campaign 2022/23 is projected to rise to 27.4 million tons (+1.2 million tons YOY) due to increase in production in Turkey and China, which in turn will offset losses in India and Chile, according to a recent report by USDA. 

Grape production in China is expected to reach 12.6 million (+620,000 tons YOY). Exports will rise to 375,000 tons (+24,000 tons YOY) with increase in shipments especially to Thailand and Vietnam. Imports will reach 170,000 tons (-11,000 tons YOY).

Turkey’s grape production is expected to recover after last season’s frost damage and increase by 20% to a record 2.2 million tons. Exports are projected at 270,000 tons.

The EU’s grape production will reach 1.6 million tons (+161,000 tons YOY) due to new seedless varieties coming into production in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Exports will decrease to 160,000 tons (-13,000 tons YOY). Imports will reach 520,000 tons (-77,000 tons YOY).

The U.S. grape production is estimated at 850,000 tons (+24,000 tons YOY). Exports are expected at 255,000 tons and imports at 745,000 tons (+32,000 tons YOY).

Peru’s production will rise to 766,000 tons (+53,000 tons YOY). Exports are expected to reach 585,000 tons (+50,000 tons YOY), and if realized, Peru would become the world’s top exporter, leaving Chile behind. 

Chilean grape production will decrease to 737,000 tons (-56,000 tons YOY), since growers shift to more profitable crops such as walnuts and cherries. Exports will consequently decrease to 555,000 tons (-53,000 tons YOY).

India’s production is expected at 2.9 million tons on a second consecutive year of excessive rains in September and October that will delay pruning and a shorten harvest term. Also, USDA projects higher volumes of lower quality grapes due to above-normal temperatures. Exports are expected to decrease slightly to 270,000.

Australia's production is projected to rise to 210,000 tons (+30,000 tons YOY) due to new vines coming into production, good bud burst and bunch formation, and improved labor availability. Exports are estimated at 135,000 tons (+30,000 tons YOY).

source: fas.usda.gov