Archive · 12 Jan 2026
First Grape Shipment Of Season Leaves Nashik
The first shipment of grapes for the 2024-25 season has left Nashik, a city in India known for its high-quality grapes.
This shipment, which is 30 metric tons, is being sent to the Netherlands and Germany.
Nashik grapes are famous for their taste and quality, and they are exported to many countries around the world.
However, the farmers who grow these grapes have been facing some challenges.
There has been a lot of rain, which has damaged many of the grape crops.
Despite these difficulties, the farmers are continuing to export their grapes.
They are hoping that the government will help them by providing support for transport costs, duty concessions, and exploring new markets.
The farmers are also facing other challenges like climate variability, rising production costs, and labor shortages.
But they are determined to keep exporting their grapes and have continued the tradition this year as well.
First consignment of 30 metric tons of grapes shipped to the Netherlands and Germany for the 2024-25 season.
Nashik grapes are known for their distinctive taste, superior quality, and compliance with global standards.
India exported 271,253 metric tons of grapes in the 2024–25 season, generating approximately ₹3,050 crore in foreign exchange.
Continuous rainfall over the past six months has caused significant damage to grape crops, with over 50% of vineyards affected.
24,724 grape vineyards from Maharashtra and 9 vineyards from Karnataka have been registered for export.
- Who
- Grape growers from Nashik, Maharashtra, and Karnataka
- What
- First consignment of 30 metric tons of grapes shipped to the Netherlands and Germany
- When
- 2024-25 season
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To export high-quality grapes and earn foreign exchange
- Countries to Which Grapes Are Exported
- The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Latvia, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Finland, Italy, and Spain, among others.
- India’s Grape Export Trend
- 2017–18: 188,221 metric tons – ₹1,900 crore, 2018–19: 246,133 metric tons – ₹2,335 crore, 2019–20: 193,690 metric tons – ₹2,177 crore, 2020–21: 246,107 metric tons – ₹2,298 crore, 2021–22: 263,075 metric tons – ₹2,302 crore, 2022–23: 267,950 metric tons – ₹2,543 crore, 2023–24: 343,982 metric tons – ₹3,460 crore, 2024–25: 271,253 metric tons – ₹3,050 crore
- First consignment of 2024-25 season
- 30 metric tons of grapes, shipped in two containers, has been dispatched to the European countries of the Netherlands and Germany
- Grape vineyards registered for export
- 24,724 grape vineyards from Maharashtra and 9 vineyards from Karnataka
- Challenges faced by grape growers
- Continuous rainfall over the past six months has caused significant damage to grape crops, with over 50% of vineyards affected