Grapes are a great source of vitamins A, C and K before they become raisins BUT when they ARE raisins, they have more Choline, Niacin, Folate, and Betaine, with higher trace amounts of Thiamin, and Riboflavin! Dried grapes are the dried, ripe fruit of the grapevine (Vitis Vinifera).
Grapes are one of the world’s most commonly produced fruit crops, with approximately 75 million tonnes produced each year. It is also one of the most abundant fruits: while almost 50% of grapes are used to make wine, one third is consumed as fresh fruit and the rest is dried, consumed as grape juice or stored in the form of grape musts (whether concentrated or not).
The Dried Fruit refers to the fruit which the original water has been removed, usually through the sun drying or the drying machine.
The revenue generated from Dried Fruits has been estimated to be valued over US$ 43.54 Bn in 2018, which is projected to increase at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period (2018-2026).
Rising global urban population and per capita income are factors responsible for the boost in demand for industry products such as fruit snacks and cereals. Demand for dried fruits from food manufacturers, such as confectionery and bakery, as well as dairy companies is increasing all over the world, as these buyers purchase processed fruit products from industry operators for utilization of fruits in their manufacturing processes.
By Product Type, the global dried fruits market is segmented as Raisins (Dried Grapes), Tropical and Exotic Fruits, Berries and Other Fruits. The Raisins (Dried Grapes) are further includes Natural Seedless, Golden Seedless, Black Currant, Raisin Mix and Others (Sultana, Muscat, Monukka, Other Seedless). The Tropical and Exotic Fruits segment includes Table Dates, Prunes, Dried Figs, Dried Apricots and Other Tropical and Exotic Fruits (Apple, Mango, Papaya, Pineapple, Banana, and Citrus).
The European Union is the largest importer of dried grapes in the world, with a market share of more than 50% of the world imports. Also dried grapes are the most important dried fruit in the European market, representing 40% of all dried fruit imports. Nearly 70% of all European imports of dried grapes are from Developing Countries.
