Italian and Spanish Table Grape Exports Reach Record Volumes, Competition from Egypt Intensifies

Italy’s table grape exports reached 437,000 tonnes and €973 million in 2025, with over 90% destined for Europe, including Poland. Spanish growers report stable supply but face price tensions and competition from Egyptian grapes.

Italy exported 437,000 tonnes of table grapes in 2025, an increase of 16% over 2024, with a total value of €973 million (+8.5%). More than 90% of Italian grape exports are directed to European markets, primarily Germany, France, and Poland. Italy’s total table grape production in 2025 was 978,000 tonnes, with 44% exported and only 2% of the domestic market supplied by imports, making table grapes one of the least imported fruits in the country.

Spanish table grape producers in Murcia forecast stable production for the 2026 season, expecting to bring 250,000 to 260,000 tonnes to market. The campaign is described as running normally with demand generally matching supply, but high temperatures are causing fluctuations in weekly availability. Price tensions have been reported as buyers seek lower prices, but commercial transactions are being negotiated week by week. No concrete EUR price levels have been specified.

Spanish exporters highlight strong competition from Egypt at the start of the European season. Egyptian grapes enter EU markets earlier and benefit from lower production costs and access to crop protection products not permitted in Europe. This has affected the commercial position of Spanish grapes, particularly in the early summer weeks.

Italy’s Puglia region has doubled its sales of PGI (IGP) table grapes over the past year, driven by new seedless varieties and an expanded number of certified producers. The region now generates €112 million in certified value from over 4,500 operators, and new quality standards based on variety are being introduced for future campaigns. Italian table grapes are increasingly popular among younger consumers, with families with children under 16 leading growth in packaged grape purchases (+14% year-on-year in 2025).

Research and breeding efforts in both Spain and Italy are focused on disease-resistant and premium quality varieties. In Murcia, companies like Bloom Fresh and ITUM are investing in early and mid-season varieties to extend the harvest window and improve product competitiveness. These developments are likely to influence supply dynamics and market competition in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland.

Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker · Illustrative image generated by AI