China: Kiwi Fruit Market Overview 2021

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in China

In 2020, the Chinese kiwi fruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Production in China

In value terms, kiwi fruit production expanded sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of kiwi fruit in China contracted to X tonnes per ha, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The kiwi fruit yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the harvested area of kiwi fruit in China rose markedly to X ha, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The kiwi fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from China

In 2020, shipments abroad of kiwi fruit increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2020, 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: Malaysia (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average kiwi fruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, 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

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of kiwi fruit decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2017 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports fell slightly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, New Zealand (X tonnes) constituted the largest kiwi fruit supplier to China, accounting for 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), tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+X% per year) and Italy (+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.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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

In 2020, the average kiwi fruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, 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 2020, 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 Platform