The commercial production of table grapes in Chile has been in a general decline from 2013 to 2023, with the production value in 2023 standing at 0.698 million metric tons. The year-on-year variation reveals fluctuating trends, including notable decreases in 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023. Notable exceptions in this downward trend were in 2016 and 2021, where production experienced a brief rebound. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stood at -3.39%.
From 2024 onwards, continuation of this declining trend is expected with an anticipated 2.88% annual decrease in production, cumulating in a 13.59% reduction by 2028. This projection underlines an ongoing challenge for the Chilean table grape industry.
Future trends to watch for:
- Adoption of resilient grape varieties.
- Climate change impacts on grape cultivation.
- Technological innovations in agricultural practices.
- Potential shifts in global market demand and pricing.
