Since 1960

About the Conference

Sixty-six editions of international cooperation among the world's seedless dried grape producing countries.

Our Purpose

What the Conference Does

Every year, delegations from the producing countries meet to exchange verified figures and a shared outlook for the global market.

Production Review

Each producing country reports its current crop, acreage and yield conditions, building a verified global supply picture for the season.

Market & Trade Intelligence

Consumption trends, export flows, stock levels and price developments are reviewed and consolidated into shared statistics.

Climate & Growing Conditions

Delegates compare the impact of weather, water availability and climate change on vineyards across both hemispheres.

Labour & Industry Conditions

Labour availability, costs and regulatory developments affecting growers and packers are discussed openly among members.

International Cooperation

The conference rotates between producing countries, strengthening relationships across Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Greece, India, Iran, South Africa, Türkiye, the USA, Uzbekistan and more.

A Permanent Record

Press releases, programs, statistics and presentations from each edition are preserved in this archive, year by year.

History

A Tradition Since 1960

1960First Conference
65thUpington, South Africa · 2025
66thBrussels, Belgium · 2026
10+Member Producing Countries