China: Raisin Annual 2024

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2024-0164
China’s raisin production is forecast to decline by 11 percent to 170,000 metric tons (MT) in Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25 because of lower grape production in Turpan in Xinjiang Province where persistent heat has affected pollination. Despite this production shortfall, slowing economic growth in China and high international raisin prices are expected to reduce domestic consumption and imports. In MY 2023/24, Chinese exports of raisins reached a record high 68,500 MT, due to reduced competition from Türkiye. Post forecasts continued strong exports in MY 2024/25.

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