Grapes Production by Country 2025

Grapes—nature's candy that becomes wine, raisins, and juice—dominate global fruit production with China leading at 13,500,000 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 14,362,970 tonnes by 2025. The world produced 72,486,521 tonnes in 2023, contracting 7.3% year-on-year. Italy follows with 6,668,830 tonnes, while France produces 6,205,260 tonnes. These versatile berries span 92 countries, from ancient Mediterranean vineyards to modern Chinese table grape farms. Whether you're popping fresh grapes as snacks, sipping Bordeaux, munching raisins, or spreading jam, grapes deliver sweetness and antioxidants. From wine country romance to backyard arbors, grapes have intoxicated humanity for 8,000+ years!

Grapes Production by Country 2025 Map

🏆 China's Table Grape Revolution

China's 13.5 million tonnes represents about 19% of global production, with Xinjiang, Hebei, and Shandong provinces leading cultivation. Unlike European focus on wine grapes, China emphasizes table grapes for fresh consumption—those crisp, seedless varieties in supermarkets. Production shows volatility from 13.7 million to 15.4 million tonnes, reflecting market dynamics and weather impacts. Domestic consumption drives growth as rising middle class demands premium fruit. China also produces raisins (especially in Xinjiang) and grape juice. Challenges include Pierce's disease, downy mildew, and maintaining quality in diverse climates. Modern farms adopt greenhouse cultivation, drip irrigation, and trellising systems. The country's grape industry transformed from minor player to global leader in just 30 years—remarkable agricultural achievement!

🔬 Forecast Methodology: 2025 projections calculated using Weighted Moving Average (WMA) methodology: Recent years weighted at 50% (2023), 30% (2022), and 20% (2021), combined with compound annual growth rate (CAGR) analysis. Countries with high volatility received balanced projections considering production trends.

Grapes Production by Country 2025

#
Country
2025 (est.) (Tonne)
1
China
China CN
14,362,970
2
Italy
Italy IT
7,495,686
3
France
France FR
5,977,333
4
Spain
Spain ES
5,399,376
5
United States
United States US
5,398,022
6
Türkiye
Türkiye TR
3,683,500
7
India
India IN
3,561,900
8
Chile
Chile CL
2,361,736
9
South Africa
South Africa ZA
2,006,391
10
Egypt
Egypt EG
1,793,903
11
Argentina
Argentina AR
1,756,981
12
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan UZ
1,733,058
13
Brazil
Brazil BR
1,663,808
14
Australia
Australia AU
1,587,137
15
Iran
Iran IR
1,484,915
16
Germany
Germany DE
1,184,315
17
Afghanistan
Afghanistan AF
1,014,714
18
Portugal
Portugal PT
966,457
19
Peru
Peru PE
947,677
20
Russia
Russia RU
859,096
21
Romania
Romania RO
843,046
22
Greece
Greece GR
693,917
23
Algeria
Algeria DZ
621,670
24
Moldova
Moldova MD
543,025
25
New Zealand
New Zealand NZ
499,600
26
Mexico
Mexico MX
465,089
27
Hungary
Hungary HU
417,405
28
Morocco
Morocco MA
334,823
29
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan TM
329,463
30
Iraq
Iraq IQ
324,723
31
Austria
Austria AT
322,085
32
Tajikistan
Tajikistan TJ
267,980
33
Ukraine
Ukraine UA
252,623
34
Georgia
Georgia GE
250,860
35
Syria
Syria SY
227,953
36
Armenia
Armenia AM
221,869
37
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan AZ
218,021
38
North Macedonia
North Macedonia MK
207,996
39
Albania
Albania AL
197,620
40
South Korea
South Korea KR
182,878
41
Japan
Japan JP
165,300
42
Bulgaria
Bulgaria BG
158,076
43
Tunisia
Tunisia TN
157,614
44
Serbia
Serbia RS
145,651
45
Yemen
Yemen YE
141,398
46
Switzerland
Switzerland CH
117,089
47
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia SA
106,163
48
Croatia
Croatia HR
105,947
49
Uruguay
Uruguay UY
101,699
50
Canada
Canada CA
99,902
51
Czech Republic
Czech Republic CZ
84,030
52
Thailand
Thailand TH
81,039
53
Slovenia
Slovenia SI
80,787
54
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan KZ
73,976
55
Pakistan
Pakistan PK
73,064
56
Taiwan
Taiwan TW
66,641
57
Israel
Israel IL
62,904
58
Lebanon
Lebanon LB
56,148
59
Palestine
Palestine PS
42,992
60
Slovakia
Slovakia SK
42,616
61
Jordan
Jordan JO
41,475
62
Namibia
Namibia NA
38,840
63
Belarus
Belarus BY
36,222
64
Colombia
Colombia CO
33,824
65
Libya
Libya LY
31,034
66
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina BA
28,632
67
Vietnam
Vietnam VN
25,824
68
Bolivia
Bolivia BO
25,388
69
Cyprus
Cyprus CY
22,903
70
Venezuela
Venezuela VE
20,853
71
Guatemala
Guatemala GT
20,622
72
Cuba
Cuba CU
19,852
73
Montenegro
Montenegro ME
18,284
74
Tanzania
Tanzania TZ
15,865
75
Madagascar
Madagascar MG
13,683
76
Luxembourg
Luxembourg LU
11,655
77
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan KG
6,236
78
Poland
Poland PL
6,000
79
Ethiopia
Ethiopia ET
4,837
80
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe ZW
3,563
81
Malta
Malta MT
3,048
82
Netherlands
Netherlands NL
2,246
83
Paraguay
Paraguay PY
959
84
Ecuador
Ecuador EC
551
85
United Kingdom
United Kingdom GB
512
86
Sweden
Sweden SE
223
87
Malawi
Malawi MW
210
88
Kuwait
Kuwait KW
208
89
Philippines
Philippines PH
197
90
Honduras
Honduras HN
186
91
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates AE
35
92
Estonia
Estonia EE
5

🍷 European Wine Heartland

Italy produces 6.7 million tonnes with significant volatility, cultivating legendary wine grapes (Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Pinot Grigio) and table varieties. France contributes 6.2 million tonnes, home to Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne—wine regions that define global standards. Spain adds 4.8 million tonnes despite recent decline. These countries prioritize wine production (70-80% of harvest), with strict appellation systems protecting quality and terroir. Germany (1.2 million tonnes), Portugal (1.0 million tonnes), and Greece (564,210 tonnes) maintain strong traditions. European production faces challenges from climate change (earlier harvests, alcohol levels), labor costs, and competition from New World wines. However, premium positioning and centuries of expertise sustain markets.

🌎 New World Powerhouses

The United States produces 5.4 million tonnes, with California's Napa, Sonoma, and Central Valley dominating. Chile contributes 2.3 million tonnes, Argentina 1.5 million tonnes, and South Africa 2.0 million tonnes—all major wine exporters. Australia adds 1.6 million tonnes, New Zealand 532,000 tonnes. These countries revolutionized wine industry with modern techniques, consistent quality, and varietal labeling. India's production jumped to 3.7 million tonnes, primarily table grapes for domestic consumption and raisin exports. Brazil (1.8 million tonnes) and Peru (1.0 million tonnes) serve growing Latin American markets. New World producers emphasize technology, irrigation, and market-driven varieties, challenging European traditions while creating distinct wine styles.

💪 Antioxidant Powerhouses

Grapes pack impressive nutrition with resveratrol (especially in red/purple varieties) offering heart health and anti-aging benefits. They provide vitamins C and K, potassium, and antioxidants at 69 calories per 100g. The skin contains most nutrients—don't peel! Fresh grapes offer hydration (80% water) and natural sugars for quick energy. Dried grapes (raisins) concentrate nutrients and sugars—great for hiking snacks. Wine provides resveratrol benefits (in moderation!). Grape seed extract is popular supplement. Culinary uses span fresh eating, wine production (70% of global harvest), raisins, grape juice, jams, vinegar, and grape seed oil. From Champagne celebrations to PB&J sandwiches, grapes touch every meal occasion. Fun fact: there are 10,000+ grape varieties worldwide!

🌱 Vineyard Cultivation

Grapes thrive in Mediterranean climates with warm, dry summers and mild winters. Vines need 150-200 frost-free days and winter chill hours (varies by variety). They grow on trellises or arbors, living 50-100+ years. Wine grapes prefer poor, well-drained soils (stressed vines make better wine!), while table grapes need richer soils. Harvest timing is critical—sugar levels, acidity, and flavor compounds must balance perfectly. Major challenges include powdery mildew, downy mildew, botrytis (sometimes desirable for sweet wines!), Pierce's disease, phylloxera (devastating root pest), and birds. Climate change brings earlier harvests, higher alcohol levels, and shifting suitable regions. Modern viticulture uses grafted vines (European varieties on American rootstocks for phylloxera resistance), precision irrigation, and integrated pest management. Organic and biodynamic viticulture grows, especially in premium markets.

📈 Wine, Raisins, and Fresh Markets

Global grape markets are complex: wine grapes $500-2000/tonne (premium varieties higher), table grapes $800-2,500/tonne, raisin grapes $600-1,200/tonne. Wine industry values production at $300+ billion globally. Premium wines command astronomical prices—some bottles sell for thousands! Table grape markets emphasize seedless varieties, crisp texture, and long shelf life. Raisin markets face competition from other dried fruits. Climate change affects wine quality and regional suitability—some traditional regions struggle while new regions emerge. Labor-intensive harvesting (especially for premium wines) increases costs. Retail trends favor organic grapes, premium wine experiences, and convenient snacking formats. Export markets grow for wine (France, Italy, Spain lead), table grapes (Chile, Peru, South Africa), and raisins (Türkiye, United States). Processing innovations explore grape-based products—grape flour, grape seed oil, and functional beverages.

🔮 Evolving Terroirs Ahead

Global grape production should stabilize around 72-75 million tonnes through 2025, with shifts between regions. Climate change forces adaptation—heat-tolerant varieties, earlier harvests, and shifting wine regions northward. The industry invests in drought-resistant rootstocks, precision viticulture, and sustainable practices. Value-added products—premium wines, organic grapes, and grape-based nutraceuticals—create opportunities. Wine tourism drives rural development. Sustainability focus emphasizes water conservation, reduced pesticides, and carbon-neutral production. Ancient varieties gain attention for climate resilience and unique flavors. This 8,000-year-old crop's versatility—fresh fruit, wine, raisins, juice—ensures its future, though production must adapt to climate challenges while meeting evolving consumer preferences. From vineyard to glass, grapes will continue intoxicating and nourishing humanity for millennia to come!

Grapes Production by Country 2025

#
Country
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025 (est.)
1
China
China
13,666,800 14,195,400 14,314,100 14,998,000 15,377,900 13,500,000 14,362,970
2
Italy
Italy
8,513,640 7,900,120 8,222,360 8,149,400 8,437,970 6,668,830 7,495,686
3
France
France
6,267,790 5,489,650 5,857,870 5,073,590 6,199,950 6,205,260 5,977,333
4
Spain
Spain
6,983,260 5,745,450 6,817,770 6,086,920 5,902,040 4,822,760 5,399,376
5
United States
United States
6,890,980 6,314,915 5,479,400 5,473,950 5,409,090 5,361,010 5,398,022
6
Türkiye
Türkiye
3,933,000 4,100,000 4,208,908 3,670,000 4,165,000 3,400,000 3,683,500
7
India
India
2,920,000 3,041,000 3,181,000 3,358,000 3,401,000 3,740,000 3,561,900
8
Chile
Chile
2,828,021 2,714,691 2,434,664 2,313,122 2,462,103 2,320,962 2,361,736
9
South Africa
South Africa
1,901,736 1,883,869 2,008,242 2,000,297 2,064,742 1,973,819 2,006,391
10
Egypt
Egypt
1,641,075 1,595,380 1,184,000 1,472,418 1,790,734 1,924,399 1,793,903
11
Argentina
Argentina
2,573,311 2,519,886 2,055,746 2,241,420 1,936,803 1,455,312 1,756,981
12
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
1,589,784 1,603,308 1,606,942 1,695,259 1,760,559 1,731,678 1,733,058
13
Brazil
Brazil
1,592,031 1,485,806 1,435,538 1,748,206 1,450,738 1,757,891 1,663,808
14
Australia
Australia
1,663,557 1,553,602 1,474,911 1,885,537 1,450,000 1,550,060 1,587,137
15
Iran
Iran
1,915,050 1,945,930 1,810,218 1,614,554 1,417,944 1,473,242 1,484,915
16
Germany
Germany
1,403,600 1,125,000 1,149,540 1,151,470 1,223,320 1,174,050 1,184,315
17
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
984,081 1,112,927 993,382 993,884 909,792 1,086,000 1,014,714
18
Portugal
Portugal
802,080 864,850 853,380 977,670 903,510 999,740 966,457
19
Peru
Peru
645,545 639,815 733,472 826,370 922,892 1,011,071 947,677
20
Russia
Russia
627,739 677,997 681,908 751,494 889,500 883,895 859,096
21
Romania
Romania
1,140,570 973,990 932,770 1,005,280 804,800 801,100 843,046
22
Greece
Greece
933,150 807,570 815,790 828,280 820,520 564,210 693,917
23
Algeria
Algeria
502,978 549,833 554,201 630,022 619,318 619,740 621,670
24
Moldova
Moldova
730,171 658,726 462,050 490,676 531,134 571,100 543,025
25
New Zealand
New Zealand
411,511 413,000 457,000 370,000 532,000 532,000 499,600
26
Mexico
Mexico
430,658 472,708 453,520 433,985 459,092 481,129 465,089
27
Hungary
Hungary
533,070 457,250 435,050 437,750 414,550 410,980 417,405
28
Morocco
Morocco
451,158 459,500 396,903 420,113 319,998 309,602 334,823
29
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
318,458 325,121 326,714 326,758 329,648 330,435 329,463
30
Iraq
Iraq
123,083 420,466 421,868 427,356 343,989 272,110 324,723
31
Austria
Austria
367,130 309,920 319,790 328,040 336,990 310,760 322,085
32
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
241,892 247,167 253,217 267,500 271,373 266,135 267,980
33
Ukraine
Ukraine
467,630 366,300 280,960 264,120 257,880 244,870 252,623
34
Georgia
Georgia
259,900 293,800 316,900 271,600 287,300 220,700 250,860
35
Syria
Syria
223,383 252,006 243,347 212,507 228,590 233,749 227,953
36
Armenia
Armenia
179,668 217,524 283,224 237,059 225,816 213,426 221,869
37
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
167,591 201,842 208,019 209,843 212,645 224,517 218,021
38
North Macedonia
North Macedonia
294,497 258,960 317,550 269,131 265,556 149,006 207,996
39
Albania
Albania
184,832 189,904 199,069 212,011 217,883 179,705 197,620
40
South Korea
South Korea
175,399 166,159 165,906 168,150 188,771 185,233 182,878
41
Japan
Japan
174,700 172,700 163,400 165,100 162,600 167,000 165,300
42
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
201,530 178,530 159,100 178,300 161,720 147,800 158,076
43
Tunisia
Tunisia
154,000 148,000 150,000 140,000 166,000 159,627 157,614
44
Serbia
Serbia
149,474 163,516 160,307 155,718 162,481 131,526 145,651
45
Yemen
Yemen
122,751 134,187 136,555 145,591 142,868 138,839 141,398
46
Switzerland
Switzerland
140,742 124,061 105,739 77,290 125,681 127,853 117,089
47
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
44,845 117,639 101,570 106,400 110,500 103,466 106,163
48
Croatia
Croatia
146,240 108,300 123,550 116,210 117,500 94,910 105,947
49
Uruguay
Uruguay
104,932 86,229 96,825 102,616 106,672 98,349 101,699
50
Canada
Canada
108,398 121,511 104,709 104,203 90,177 104,016 99,902
51
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
103,700 67,960 90,380 90,060 91,760 76,980 84,030
52
Thailand
Thailand
80,219 82,444 80,392 81,019 81,285 80,899 81,039
53
Slovenia
Slovenia
127,130 105,200 103,780 84,300 81,890 78,720 80,787
54
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
88,547 90,405 95,061 87,035 82,727 63,502 73,976
55
Pakistan
Pakistan
68,471 82,173 89,481 107,542 67,831 62,413 73,064
56
Taiwan
Taiwan
97,799 88,635 74,003 69,900 65,549 65,993 66,641
57
Israel
Israel
63,000 57,100 46,174 60,520 65,030 62,583 62,904
58
Lebanon
Lebanon
51,670 62,014 62,955 59,220 55,990 55,014 56,148
59
Palestine
Palestine
63,440 34,379 36,514 47,117 42,000 41,937 42,992
60
Slovakia
Slovakia
52,420 43,040 46,920 44,070 44,840 40,700 42,616
61
Jordan
Jordan
59,755 53,886 43,003 39,361 46,103 39,543 41,475
62
Namibia
Namibia
28,500 33,087 34,770 40,200 37,766 38,941 38,840
63
Belarus
Belarus
33,000 31,000 33,776 36,247 35,131 36,866 36,222
64
Colombia
Colombia
57,472 67,632 28,009 32,298 34,559 33,993 33,824
65
Libya
Libya
31,500 31,410 31,377 31,320 31,193 30,824 31,034
66
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
40,408 39,289 44,695 42,012 22,977 26,674 28,632
67
Vietnam
Vietnam
25,165 26,141 27,493 27,147 26,441 24,924 25,824
68
Bolivia
Bolivia
22,674 23,549 22,235 27,990 27,524 23,066 25,388
69
Cyprus
Cyprus
22,380 22,760 23,140 23,130 25,040 21,530 22,903
70
Venezuela
Venezuela
19,749 20,400 19,398 19,977 21,077 21,068 20,853
71
Guatemala
Guatemala
20,201 20,529 20,830 20,520 20,627 20,659 20,622
72
Cuba
Cuba
20,148 19,502 19,980 19,877 19,786 19,881 19,852
73
Montenegro
Montenegro
24,441 20,864 21,269 22,998 19,945 15,402 18,284
74
Tanzania
Tanzania
10,361 11,348 12,483 13,754 15,513 16,921 15,865
75
Madagascar
Madagascar
13,553 13,618 13,595 13,627 13,671 13,712 13,683
76
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
18,100 10,160 12,950 13,360 11,810 10,880 11,655
77
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
8,774 8,857 9,268 7,404 7,331 5,111 6,236
78
Poland
Poland
3,920 3,210 3,600 3,700 5,200 7,400 6,000
79
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
4,762 4,862 4,847 4,824 4,844 4,838 4,837
80
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
3,486 3,531 3,612 3,543 3,562 3,572 3,563
81
Malta
Malta
4,110 3,240 2,890 2,640 3,600 2,880 3,048
82
Netherlands
Netherlands
1,700 1,600 1,700 1,930 2,100 2,460 2,246
83
Paraguay
Paraguay
1,930 1,930 1,927 1,935 1,008 539 959
84
Ecuador
Ecuador
541 555 544 543 549 555 551
85
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
506 517 512 511 513 512 512
86
Sweden
Sweden
60 70 160 130 140 310 223
87
Malawi
Malawi
240 180 174 210 211 210 210
88
Kuwait
Kuwait
214 146 167 190 201 220 208
89
Philippines
Philippines
212 214 212 207 212 185 197
90
Honduras
Honduras
183 184 185 185 186 187 186
91
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
35 35 35 35 35 35 35
92
Estonia
Estonia
0 0 0 0 0 10 5

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country produces the most grapes in the world?

China is the world's largest grapes producer with 13,500,000 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 14,362,970 tonnes by 2025, accounting for approximately 19% of global production. Italy ranks second with 6,668,830 tonnes, while France ranks third at 6,205,260 tonnes. Unlike European focus on wine grapes, China emphasizes table grapes for fresh consumption, with production concentrated in Xinjiang, Hebei, and Shandong provinces. Domestic consumption drives growth as China's rising middle class demands premium fruit. The country transformed from minor player to global leader in just 30 years, though production shows volatility from weather and market dynamics.

What's the difference between wine grapes and table grapes?

Wine and table grapes are bred for completely different purposes! Wine grapes are smaller, sweeter (higher sugar for fermentation), thicker-skinned (more tannins and color), and often have seeds. They taste intensely sweet-tart when fresh—not ideal for snacking. Varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir are wine grapes. Table grapes are larger, have thinner skins, crunchier texture, balanced sweetness, and are often seedless for eating convenience. Varieties like Thompson Seedless, Red Globe, and Cotton Candy are table grapes. Wine grapes prioritize sugar content, acidity, and flavor compounds for fermentation, while table grapes emphasize appearance, texture, and eating quality. You can technically make wine from table grapes (and eat wine grapes), but results are suboptimal. It's like comparing cooking apples to eating apples—different tools for different jobs!

Data Disclaimer: Projected data (future years) are estimates based on mathematical models. Actual values may differ. Learn about our methodology →

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