Japan: Kiwi Fruit Market 2022

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Japan

For the eighth year in a row, the Japanese kiwi fruit market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2013 indices. Kiwi fruit consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Japan

In value terms, kiwi fruit production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average kiwi fruit yield in Japan was estimated at X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on 2020. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the average kiwi fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of kiwi fruit production in Japan declined slightly to X ha, shrinking by -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. The kiwi fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Japan

After six years of decline, shipments abroad of kiwi fruit increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for kiwi fruit exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, kiwi fruit exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled +X%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruit exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average kiwi fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+X%).

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, kiwi fruit imports into Japan rose modestly to X tons, growing by X% against 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X tons) was the main kiwi fruit supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, 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: the United States (+X% per year) and Chile (-X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kiwi fruit to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kiwi fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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