# Luxury Grape Bunches A Bunch of 30 'Ruby Roman' Grapes from Japan Cost $10,900 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grape-bunches References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/auctions/the-worlds-most-expensive-grapes-cost-10900-for-a-bunch.php) Consumers know that certain types of fresh produce will sometimes become expensive at certain times of the year, but these [grape bunches from Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojitoflavored-grapes) are being sold at extremely extravagant prices. The [Ruby Roman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruby-hearts-gummies) grapes are larger than the size of the average grape, coming in at about the same size as a ping pong ball. As such, individual grapes are valued at about $360 each, meaning that a bunch of Ruby Roman grapes from Japan would be sold for about $10,900—or ¥‎ 1.1 million. Currently, about 46 small batches of these extravagant grapes are being sold thorough a supermarket in Amagasaki in Hyoko Prefecture. As fruits are often given as gifts in Japan to show one's appreciation and foster strong relationships, there is a market for these [luxury grape bunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-sour-watermelon-blast-grapes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Fresh Produce:** The high demand for expensive produce like luxury grape bunches presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to affluent consumers. - **Extravagant Food Gifting:** The Japanese tradition of giving fruits as gifts opens up a niche market for premium and unique gifting experiences. - **High-value Specialty Crops:** Growing and marketing specialty crops, such as oversized grapes, can create a lucrative market for high-value agricultural products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Agriculture:** The cultivation and production of premium and specialty crops, like luxury grape bunches, can be a profitable sector for farmers and growers. - **Food Retail:** Upscale supermarkets and specialty food stores have an opportunity to tap into the demand for luxury produce, attracting high-end customers. - **Gifting and Luxury Goods:** Creating exclusive gifting experiences by offering luxury fruits, like the Ruby Roman grapes, can attract affluent consumers seeking unique and extravagant presents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Textured Grape Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nagano-purple.md) - [Locally Sourced Omakase Berries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-berry.md) - [Antioxidant-Packed Berry Grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boombites.md) - [Antioxidant-Rich Hybrid Berry Grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boombites-red-berry-grapes.md) - [Accessible High-End Strawberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oishii-nikko-berry.md) - [Flavor-Packed Tomato Varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubi.md) - [Flavorful Branded Table Grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-world-international.md) - [Extravagant New Year's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empire-steak-house-nyc.md) - [Ultra-Rare Whiskey Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dekant-acclaim-collection.md)