Spain: Kiwi Fruit Market 2023

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish kiwi fruit market increased by 7.5% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +24.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Spain

In value terms, kiwi fruit production dropped markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 44%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of kiwi fruit in Spain dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -4.1% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. The kiwi fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then dropped slightly 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 harvested area of kiwi fruit in Spain reduced modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the kiwi fruit harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Spain

Kiwi fruit exports from Spain soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 37% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 67%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of kiwi fruit exports from Spain, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Algeria and the UK, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Brazil (with a CAGR of +76.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for kiwi fruit exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising 70% of total exports. Morocco, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Algeria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +80.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kiwi fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 export price increased by +23.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, overseas purchases of kiwi fruit increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +17.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% 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 +44.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of kiwi fruit imports to Spain, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kiwi fruit suppliers to Spain were New Zealand ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 63% of total imports. These countries were followed by Greece, Portugal, Chile and France, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +32.8%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average kiwi fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +85.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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