China is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in the global table grape trade, challenging established exporters and reshaping demand across Asia, according to the latest RaboResearch report
On the other hand, Southeast Asia offers “untapped opportunities” for diversification, not only for China but also for competing exporters such as Australia, India and South Africa, which are eyeing the region to offset slowing growth in Western markets.
China, which now accounts for nearly half of global grape production, has more than doubled its exports since 2016, reaching 596,000 tonnes in 2024. Once a net importer, the country is now the world’s second-largest exporter, with shipments poised to surpass the 100 million box mark by the end of the decade, according to the report.
