In the second half of 2025, grape prices showed notable variation across different regions and markets. In Croatia, retail prices at open markets remained high, with domestic grapes being scarce and most supplies coming from imports. Imported grapes from countries like Spain, Chile, and Turkey dominated the market, often of lower quality, yet sold at much higher rates than wholesale.
Supermarkets offered slightly lower prices than open markets, occasionally with discounts, which helped ease consumer frustration. Similarly, in Spain, table grape demand slowed during the summer months, partly due to heat waves affecting growth and fruit quality, which put downward pressure on local market prices.
In Japan, the previously popular Shine Muscat variety experienced declining average prices, while new red grape varieties began gaining consumer attention, suggesting a shift in market preferences. In South Australia, grape growers faced falling prices, rising costs, and financial stress, creating uncertainty in the local wine industry. Overall, grape prices were influenced by supply constraints, import dependence, seasonal demand, and quality differences.