Grape production and wine making originated in Asia (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran). In those regions, small-berry varieties were available and were produced 4000-5000 years before Christ. Nowadays, grapes are produced on about 8 million ha, with 70% being processed in Europe.

The fruit of the grape contains important and valuable nutrients. Its vitamin -- B1, B2, B6 and folic acid contents are remarkable. As far as minerals are concerned, the level of potassium, calcium, magnesium, and microelements is substantial. Both the fruit flesh and the skin of red grapes contain high amounts of flavonoids, such as anthocyanides, flavonols, and tannins, responsible for the red color of the berries. In contrast to world grapes consumption trend, only a small proportion of the grape is processed. There are two main groups of grape varieties: white and red.

AREA IN "000" HECTARES

	Punjab	Sindh	N.W.F.P	Balochistan	Pakistan
2002-03	-	-	0.2	12.5	12.7
2003-04	-	-	0.2	12.6	12.8
2004-05	-	-	0.2	12.8	13.0
2005-06	-	-	0.2	12.9	13.1
2006-07	-	-	0.2	13.6	13.8

PRODUCTION IN "000" TONNES

	Punjab	Sindh	N.W.F.P	Balochistan	Pakistan
2002-03	-	-	2.3	49.5	12.7
2003-04	-	-	2.4	48.4	12.8
2004-05	-	-	1.4	47.7	13.0
2005-06	-	-	1.3	47.5	13.1
2006-07	-	-	1.3	45.2	13.8

YIELD PER HECTARE IN KGS

	Punjab	Sindh	N.W.F.P	Balochistan	Pakistan
2002-03	-	-	11500	3960	4079
2003-04	-	-	12000	3841	3969
2004-05	-	-	7000	3727	3777
2005-06	-	-	6500	3682	3725
2006-07	-	-	6500	3324	3370