Growth in global table grape production forecast for 2023/24

According to the Fresh Apples, Grapes, and Pears: World Markets and Trade report recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, global fresh table grape production is forecast to rise by 490,000 metric tons to a total of 28.4 million metric tons in the 2023/24 season, benefiting from increased supply from China. A surge in exports from both China and Chile is anticipated to compensate for a decline in exports from Turkey and the United States, keeping global exports relatively stable at 3.7 million metric tons. China’s consistent growth in production is projected to propel its exports to 480,000 metric tons, securing its position as the third-largest exporter globally. Meanwhile, Peru’s export volume is expected to remain stable at 595,000 metric tons, affirming its status as the world’s top supplier of table grapes. On account of favorable growing conditions and improved cultivation practices, China’s grape production in the 2023/24 season ...