China: Kiwi Fruit Market Overview 2021

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in China

The Chinese kiwi fruit market dropped modestly to $X in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from China

In 2019, shipments abroad of kiwi fruit increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for kiwi fruit exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, kiwi fruit exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tonnes), eightfold. Mongolia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+X% per year) and Mongolia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruit exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+X% per year) and Malaysia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average kiwi fruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, kiwi fruit export price decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Mongolia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into China

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of kiwi fruit were imported into China; falling by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2017 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, New Zealand (X tonnes) constituted the largest kiwi fruit supplier to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kiwi fruit imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kiwi fruit to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average kiwi fruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per tonne), while the price for Chile ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for kiwi fruit in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of kiwi fruit consumption in 2019 were Italy (172K tonnes), Spain (121K tonnes) and China (111K tonnes), with a combined 26% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of kiwi fruit in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of kiwi fruit production in 2019 were New Zealand (631K tonnes), Italy (417K tonnes) and Chile (244K tonnes), together comprising 83% of global production. Greece and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

What are the leading suppliers of kiwi fruit to China?

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In value terms, New Zealand ($338M) constituted the largest supplier of kiwi fruit to China, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($28M), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 5.3% share.

What are the leading importers of kiwi fruit from China?

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In value terms, Russia ($4.9M) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruit exports from China, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia ($1.1M), with a 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 8.2% share.

What is the average export price for kiwi fruit in China?

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The average kiwi fruit export price stood at $1,521 per tonne in 2019, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for kiwi fruit in China?

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The average kiwi fruit import price stood at $3,524 per tonne in 2019, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year.