The drop can be attributed to multiple factors, including a decrease in the area dedicated to table grape cultivation and unfavorable climatic conditions in the central region of the country, which have adversely affected yields.

Data reveals that a staggering 16 million 18-pound boxes have been shipped thus far, denoting an impressive year-on-year increase of nearly 40% compared to the 11.5 million boxes exported in the previous season of 2021-22.

Many U.S. retail shelves for grapes are empty this June due to unusually cold weather in key Sonoran grape districts near the Arizona border which means all grapes from the region are late.

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with two experts on the international fresh grape industry regarding the recent dynamic changes in the sector.

Moving into the 2023 Sonora season, Nogales-based company Divine Flavor is expected to improve upon last season's numbers.

The main reason for a further decrease in the national crop estimate is ascribed to lower yields packed in the Hex River Region to date, as well as lower yields expected for remaining cultivars in the region.

Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during April, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets over the last month- in the U.S., Europe and China.

Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during April, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets - the U.S., Europe and China.

Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during December, looking at supply, demand and pricing for three markets.

South African exports have finally caught up with last year's levels, following several months of shipments being significantly lower year-on-year despite higher intake volumes.