EU: Kiwi Fruit Market Overview 2021

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in the EU

The EU kiwi fruit market soared to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Kiwi Fruit Production in the EU

In value terms, kiwi fruit production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

The countries with the highest volumes of kiwi fruit production in 2020 were Italy (X tonnes), Greece (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Greece, while kiwi fruit production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average kiwi fruit yield expanded significantly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the kiwi fruit harvested area in the European Union expanded slightly to X ha, picking up by X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to kiwi fruit production reached the maximum in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of kiwi fruit production in 2020 were Italy (X tonnes), Greece (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Greece, while kiwi fruit production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports in the EU

Kiwi fruit exports dropped to X tonnes in 2020, with a decrease of -X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports rose rapidly to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tonnes, which finished at X% of total exports. Greece (X tonnes) took a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Spain (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Greece, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest kiwi fruit supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a X% share.

In Italy, kiwi fruit exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+X% per year) and Greece (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the kiwi fruit export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while Greece ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2020, purchases abroad of kiwi fruit increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports soared to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total imports of kiwi fruit in 2020. Poland (X tonnes) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in France, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, France saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The kiwi fruit import price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform