Lebanon has witnessed vast improvements in its exports of table grapes over the years especially with Lebanese grapes being renowned globally for their quality, flavor and taste. In fact, the country’s exports of table grapes have grown from USD 6.7 million in 2012 to 21 million in 2020, presenting a great opportunity to satisfy the remaining untapped potential and to enter new promising markets.
Interestingly, Lebanon has a great opportunity to increase its market share in Europe and the GCC. This report provides an overview of Lebanon’s current production and exports of table grapes, its position in the international markets, and the available opportunities to enhance the country’s export potential with an overall aim of strengthening Lebanese exporters’ capacities and competitiveness.
Figure 1. Top export markets for table grapes from Lebanon between the years 2018-2020 - Source: ITC Trademap data
Figure 2. Leading Exporters for table grapes 2020
Table 1 Overview of table grapes harvest windows in the world’s leading production countries
Table 2 List of supplying markets for a product imported by the most potential European markets in 2020
Table 3 Top 7 potential export markets for table grapes from Lebanon