Switzerland: Kiwi Fruit Market 2023

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss kiwi fruit market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Switzerland

In value terms, kiwi fruit production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 40%. Kiwi fruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of kiwi fruit exported from Switzerland reduced to X tons, declining by -12.7% on 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 990% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,175% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for kiwi fruit exports from Switzerland, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, kiwi fruit exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold. Italy (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+42.7% per year) and Italy (-60.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruit exports from Switzerland, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+58.7% per year) and Italy (-57.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kiwi fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 78% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of kiwi fruit increased by 4.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +44.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of kiwi fruit imports to Switzerland, together accounting for 89% 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 +29.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kiwi fruit suppliers to Switzerland were Italy ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Chile ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports. These countries were followed by Greece and France, which together accounted for a further 5%.

Among the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +39.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average kiwi fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, kiwi fruit import price increased by +59.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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