Key Market Indicators
Korea's grape consumption is projected to dip to 168,000 metric tons by 2026 from the 2021 level of 206,000 metric tons, a decrease of 3.4% year on year, on average. Since 2017, the country's grape consumption has declined by 3% each year. In 2021, Korea ranked 23rd, with Greece being the top consumer at 206,000 metric tons. The United States, India, and Iran took the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. Korea's grape production is expected to reach 96,280 metric tons by 2026, down 6.7% from the 2021 level of 143,900 metric tons. Since 1966, Korea's grape supply has decreased 8.9% year on year. In 2021, the country ranked 41st, with Bulgaria surpassing it at 143,900 metric tons. Italy, the United States, and Spain took the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.