China is set to surpass Chile as the world’s second-largest grape exporter

According to the Fresh Apples, Grapes, and Pears: World Markets and Trade report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, global fresh table grape production for the 2023/24 season is forecast to reach 28.1 million metric tons, as favorable growing conditions in India and China offset weather-related losses in the European Union, Turkey and the United States. With an increase of more than 150,000 metric tons compared with last season, this marks the fifth consecutive year of growth for the industry. However, because of reduced exports from the United States, Peru and Turkey, global export volume is projected to decrease by 200,000 metric tons, falling to 3.5 million metric tons. China’s table grape production is projected to rise by 750,000 metric tons to 13.5 million metric tons, setting another record high following five years of consecutive growth. With this abundant domestic supply, China’s imports are expected to decrease by more than ...