Spanish and Italian grape campaigns begin amid strong supply and varied prices
Spain's Murcia region has started the 2026 table grape campaign with early seedless varieties, expecting a harvest of 250,000–260,000 t, up from last year. In Italy, wholesale prices for seedless grapes are at €4.0/kg, with notable retail price differences by type and format.
The 2026 Spanish table grape campaign has begun in the coastal areas of Murcia, with the earliest seedless varieties now on the market. Forecasts predict a harvest between 250,000 and 260,000 tonnes, slightly higher than the 236,000 tonnes collected in 2025. Over 90% of Murcia's table grape production is now seedless, and the region is responsible for around 85% of Spain's exported table grapes. The main export season will accelerate through July, followed by later varieties from other Spanish regions, with market supply expected until November if weather remains favourable.
In Italy, wholesale prices for seedless grapes are reported at €4.0/kg. On the Italian e-commerce market (week 27/2026), the lowest average price per kilo was for black grapes at €3.8/kg, while the highest was for red seedless grapes at €6.7/kg, up 16.4% from the previous week. White seeded grapes ranged from €4.0/kg to €5.0/kg, and red seeded grapes averaged €4.0/kg. Prepacked white seedless grapes ranged from €4.0/kg to €8.0/kg depending on the variety and retailer. The wholesale market in Verona also confirms strong prices for seedless grapes, with regular sales despite a generally slow market.
Portugal has begun harvesting early white seedless grapes, supplying the domestic market first. Despite heavy winter and spring rains, the initial impact on the crop was less severe than feared, and total production is expected to be slightly higher than last year as young vineyards reach full productivity. Export volumes to European markets, including Poland, are likely to increase later in the season as harvesting progresses.
China’s table grape output reached 15 million tonnes in 2025, with exports exceeding 800,000 tonnes and a compound annual export growth rate of 12% over the past decade. Chinese export prices fell from €2.6/kg ($2.85) in 2020 to €1.2/kg ($1.29) in 2025, intensifying price competition globally. China now dominates Southeast Asian imports and is increasingly present in other markets, exerting downward price pressure on Southern Hemisphere and European suppliers.
In Chile, the table grape sector aims to restore international competitiveness after several challenging seasons. No new export price figures are available, but changes in leadership and strategy may influence future supply to Europe. Increased supply from Spain and Portugal, alongside lower-priced Chinese exports, may affect grape availability and pricing for buyers in Poland and other European importers.
Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker