China’s rising grape quality and production further reduce imports

Published 2024년 12월 17일

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The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has reported that China's fresh table grape production is expected to rise to 14.2 million metric tons in the 2024/25 season, leading to a boost in exports. The quality of grapes has improved due to advanced agricultural technologies and new cultivation methods, with 85% of locally cultivated grapes being consumed fresh. Imported grapes, mainly from Southern Hemisphere countries, are becoming less popular as domestic production improves and prices drop. As a result, China's grape exports are set to increase significantly in 2024/25, particularly to Southeast Asian markets like Thailand and Vietnam.

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According to the most recent China: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, China’s fresh table grape production is estimated to reach 14.2 million metric tons in the 2024/25 season (June to May). This higher production and enhanced quality are expected to boost exports to 620,000 metric tons. Concurrently, imports are projected to keep falling, reaching a remarkable 50% decline from the 2022/23 season. Since the current season began, no major grape-growing areas have encountered weather anomalies, with the exception of Henan and Anhui provinces, which suffered consistent rains over the summer. Forecasts indicate that overall grape quality across the country will remain good. China’s output is projected to reach 14.2 million metric tons, up 5% from the 13.5 million tons registered in 2023/24. Despite an ongoing decline in planting area, which is expected to fall from 728,000 hectares last season to 725,000 ...

Source: Producereport