Portugal: Kiwi Fruit Market Overview 2021

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese kiwi fruit market expanded modestly to $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Kiwi fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Portugal

In value terms, kiwi fruit production expanded to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Kiwi fruit production peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of kiwi fruit in Portugal totaled X tonnes per ha in 2019, leveling off at 2018. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2010 to 2019, 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 2019, the kiwi fruit harvested area in Portugal amounted to X ha, surging by X% on 2018. In general, the total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2019: its figure 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 harvested area increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The kiwi fruit harvested area peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of kiwi fruit, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2018, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports declined to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes) was the main destination for kiwi fruit exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, kiwi fruit exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Cabo Verde (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruit exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Cabo Verde (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average kiwi fruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Spain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of kiwi fruit were imported into Portugal; with a decrease of -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports declined to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest kiwi fruit supplier to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kiwi fruit imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the largest kiwi fruit suppliers to Portugal, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Greece 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average kiwi fruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, 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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China (2.2M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of kiwi fruit consumption, accounting for 51% of total volume. Moreover, kiwi fruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (338K tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Iran (177K tonnes), with a 4.1% share.

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

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China (2.1M tonnes) remains the largest kiwi fruit producing country worldwide, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, kiwi fruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (578K tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by New Zealand (533K tonnes), with a 12% share.

What are the leading suppliers of kiwi fruit to Portugal?

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In value terms, Spain ($7.2M), Belgium ($4.1M) and Greece ($1.3M) appeared to be the largest kiwi fruit suppliers to Portugal, together accounting for 81% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of kiwi fruit from Portugal?

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In value terms, Spain ($19M) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruit exports from Portugal, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($2.2M), with a 9.1% share of total exports.

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

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In 2019, the average kiwi fruit export price amounted to $1,319 per tonne, falling by -8.1% against the previous year.

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

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The average kiwi fruit import price stood at $1,678 per tonne in 2019, reducing by -3% against the previous year.