Countries by Grape production

Grapes are a versatile fruit with significant economic and cultural importance across the globe. They thrive in temperate climates and are grown in regions that offer a balance of sunlight, warmth, and adequate water. Grapes are vital for making wine, raisins, fresh consumption, and juices. This report highlights the latest data for 2023, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stats database.

Global Grape Production

In 2023, the worldwide grape production was approximately 72.5 million tonnes. Over the decades, grape production has shown a general upward trend. Since 1961, when production was around 43 million tonnes, there has been significant growth. Interestingly, production peaked in 2018 with over 80 million tonnes. Despite a slight decline in recent years, grapes remain a key agricultural commodity globally.

Grape Production by Country

  • China leads the world with grape production of approximately 11.3 million tonnes.
  • Italy follows as a major producer with around 6.7 million tonnes.
  • France contributes significantly with a production volume of about 6.2 million tonnes.
  • The United States of America adds to the global supply with about 5.4 million tonnes.
  • Canada, although not among the top producers, still participates with a production of around 104,000 tonnes.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 11,269,900 8.085 582,728 19.34
Italy 6,668,830 110.344 713,350 9.349
France 6,205,260 92.207 753,340 8.237
United States of America 5,361,010 16.356 360,579 14.868
Spain 4,822,760 103.361 913,000 5.282
India 3,740,000 2.798 169,000 22.13
Turkey 3,400,000 39.826 377,848 8.998
Chile 2,320,962.28 132.068 171,931 13.499
South Africa 1,973,818.52 34.193 111,169 17.755
Egypt 1,924,399.33 19.738 83,162 23.14
Brazil 1,757,891 8.39 77,019 22.824
Uzbekistan 1,731,677.76 53.031 112,851 15.345
Australia 1,550,060 61.88 123,844 12.516
Iran 1,473,241.99 18.02 113,550 12.974
Argentina 1,455,312 32.708 204,847 7.104
Germany 1,174,050 14.189 101,160 11.606
Afghanistan 1,086,000 34.394 93,000 11.677
Peru 1,011,070.89 32.367 37,453 26.996
Portugal 999,740 97.147 175,810 5.686
Russian Federation 883,894.64 6.018 82,007 10.778
Romania 801,100 41.032 164,170 4.88
Algeria 619,740.16 14.566 64,465 9.614
Moldova 571,100 160.832 102,284 5.583
Greece 564,210 52.396 79,420 7.104
New Zealand 532,000 108.547 34,604 15.374
Mexico 481,128.87 3.857 35,632 13.503
Hungary 410,980 42.061 57,530 7.144
Turkmenistan 330,435.05 56.47 19,212 17.199
Austria 310,760 35.161 42,590 7.297
Morocco 309,602.34 8.903 40,341 7.675
Iraq 272,109.58 6.917 16,160 16.838
Tajikistan 266,135.27 29.799 33,555 7.931
Ukraine 244,870 5.794 26,300 9.311
Syria 233,749 12.784 43,336 5.394
Azerbaijan 224,517.1 22.683 14,233 15.774
Georgia 220,700 59.175 62,142 3.552
Armenia 213,425.5 71.865 14,316 14.908
South Korea 185,232.83 3.587 14,890 12.44
Albania 179,705.3 62.608 9,822 18.296
Japan 167,000 1.32 16,400 10.183
Tunisia 159,627.28 13.946 22,290 7.161
Macedonia 149,006 71.8 21,972 6.782
Bulgaria 147,800 20.964 28,400 5.204
Yemen 138,839.3 4.802 11,730 11.836
Serbia 131,525.63 18.786 18,349 7.168
Switzerland 127,853 15.054 14,569 8.776
Canada 104,016 2.795 11,832 8.791
Saudi Arabia 103,465.66 3.097 4,935 20.966
Uruguay 98,348.93 28.052 5,848 16.818
Croatia 94,910 22.64 19,830 4.786
Thailand 80,898.65 1.169 4,805 16.836
Slovenia 78,720 38.086 14,430 5.455
Czech Republic 76,980 7.253 16,280 4.729
Taiwan 69,900 2.965 2,467 28.334
Kazakhstan 63,501.72 3.475 10,744 5.91
Israel 62,583 7.026 8,213 7.62
Pakistan 62,413.29 0.309 16,023 3.895
Lebanon 55,013.9 9.028 6,340 8.677
Palestinian Territories 41,937.18 9.217 3,228 12.992
Slovakia 40,700 7.477 9,030 4.507
Jordan 39,543 3.865 3,258 12.137
Namibia 38,940.72 16.134 9,248 4.211
Belarus 36,865.93 3.89 8,895 4.145
Colombia 33,993 0.681 2,984 11.392
Libya 30,824.35 4.763 8,109 3.801
Bosnia and Herzegovina 26,674 7.048 3,168 8.42
Vietnam 24,923.76 0.263 1,058 23.557
Bolivia 23,066.26 2.04 3,311 6.967
Cyprus 21,530 25.187 5,940 3.625
Venezuela 21,068.13 0.662 1,576 13.368
Guatemala 20,659.18 1.194 2,774 7.447
Cuba 19,881.23 1.772 1,530 12.994
Tanzania 16,921.08 0.312 2,556 6.62
Montenegro 15,402.38 24.748 2,353 6.546
Madagascar 13,712.15 0.522 2,529 5.422
Luxembourg 10,880 18.073 1,220 8.918
Poland 7,400 0.193 1,300 5.692
Kyrgyzstan 5,111 0.81 4,117 1.241
Ethiopia 4,838.35 0.045 2,326 2.08
Zimbabwe 3,572.48 0.241 431 8.289
Malta 2,880 6.054 420 6.857
The Netherlands 2,460 0.143 250 9.84
Belgium 2,388.52 0.209 251 9.516
Ecuador 555.21 0.033 78 7.118
Paraguay 539.37 0.076 137 3.937
United Kingdom 512.12 0.008 456 1.123
Sweden 310 0.03 120 2.583
Kuwait 219.58 0.052 22 9.981
Malawi 210.08 0.012 47 4.47
Honduras 187.04 0.021 39 4.796
Philippines 184.98 0.002 307 0.603
United Arab Emirates 34.98 0.004 14 2.499
Estonia 10 0.008 10 1

Top Grape Producing Countries by Share

  • China's production accounts for about 15.5% of the global total, making it a dominant player in the grape production market.
  • Italy contributes approximately 9.2%, maintaining its reputation as a top wine-producing country.
  • France holds a share of roughly 8.6% of the global production, reflecting its strong viticulture tradition.
  • The United States comes in with a 7.4% share, underlining its role as a key player in grape cultivation.
  • Canada's share stands at 0.14%, highlighting its smaller but significant contribution to the global market.

Map of Countries by Grape Production