EU: Kiwi Fruit Market 2023

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in the EU

The EU kiwi fruit market expanded to $X in 2021, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw resilient growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Kiwi Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, kiwi fruit production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +66.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 47%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Italy (X tons), Greece (X tons) and France (X tons), together comprising 92% of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average kiwi fruit yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the kiwi fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the kiwi fruit harvested area in the European Union dropped to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 8.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to kiwi fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, kiwi fruit exports in the European Union rose rapidly to X tons, surging by 11% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +64.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the largest exporters of kiwi fruit, together creating 93% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kiwi fruit supplying countries in the European Union were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Greece ($X), together accounting for 79% of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of +17.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, kiwi fruit export price increased by +30.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, overseas purchases of kiwi fruit increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +91.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly 43% of total imports in 2021. Germany (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 42% share of total imports. Poland (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kiwi fruit importing markets in the European Union were Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the Netherlands, Italy and Poland, which together accounted for a further 36%.

France, with a CAGR of +14.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, kiwi fruit import price increased by +73.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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