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Japanese grapes are some of the most expensive grapes in the world. In 2020, one bunch sold for $12,000.

By Business Insider

Published : Sept. 22, 2021 - 10:19

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Grown in just one country in the world, one bunch of these Japanese grapes can sell for $90 to $450. Ruby Roman grapes are evaluated on three qualities: their uniform color, size, and taste, all of which impact the final value. The grapes were developed by a union of local farmers and the Ishikawa government. In 2020, one bunch of these grapes sold at auction for $12,000. That's about $400 a grape. So why are these grapes so expensive?

Japanese grapes are some of the most expensive grapes in the world. In 2020, one bunch sold for $12,000.

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