Modern trends in world viticulture and the grape production and export potential of Uzbekistan

Abstract

This article analyzes current trends in the development of the viticulture sector worldwide and in Uzbekistan, including table grape production, international trade in fresh and dried grapes, the long-term dynamics of grape production in Uzbekistan, and the structural characteristics of the sector across regions and farm categories. The study is based on the 2024 statistical reports of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) and official data of the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2010–2025. The research employs time-series analysis, comparative and structural analysis, growth rates, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR), and indicators of regional concentration.