In W23 in the grape landscape, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has announced that table grapes from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan will be permitted for import into China, provided they meet the necessary phytosanitary requirements. The identified quarantine pests of concern include Lobesia botrana, Lepidosaphes ulmi, Peliococcus turanicus, and Diaspidiotus perniciosus. In Vietnam, The identification of grape varieties plays a crucial role in determining the yield and quality of grapes in Ninh Thuan. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has successfully identified five fresh grape varieties and three wine grape varieties. They are committed to ongoing evaluation and production of promising grape varieties. Ninh Thuan province's grape growing area will reach 1.8Kha by 2025, with 60% of the area meeting GAP and organic standards. By 2030, it will reach 2Kha, with 76% of the area meeting GAP and organic standards.
Lebanon possesses a competitive edge in grape production and holds promising prospects in the global market. The quality and diversity of Lebanese grapes are highly valued. Nonetheless, Lebanese exporters encounter significant obstacles including issues with water supply, a lack of government agreements, and limited market access. Israel's grape harvest for 2023 began ahead of schedule, with the earliest greenhouse-grown grapes already being harvested. Galilee Exports' Marketing VP decided not to export any grapes this season due to high local market demand. Egypt has also closed its market to Israel due to its abundant grape supply, making it challenging for Israel to compete. Israeli producers are packing varieties such as Early Sweet, ARRA Honey Pop, ARRA Sugar Drop, Superior, and Big Pearl. In July 2023, they will move on to Timpson and Thompson seedless. The industry expects a similar volume of around 70 thousand tons for the 2023 season as they had in 2022.
Peru exported 508 tons of grapes, 3% higher than in 2022, contributing to the positive trend of 324,678 tons shipped. The increase was due to the positive trend that the fruit presented in 2023 with an accumulated growth of close to 35%. Mexican green and red grape prices are declining due to increased production. Further, table grapes are a significant crop in California, recording USD 2.13 billion in 2022. The California Table Grape Commission has launched a marketing campaign to promote high-quality, safe, healthy, and delicious varieties. For growers to thrive, they must possess foresight, unwavering dedication to long-term goals, resilience to navigate uncertainties, a willingness to embrace the unpredictability of nature and a positive outlook.
