United Kingdom: Kiwi Fruit Market 2022

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in the UK

The UK kiwi fruit market expanded notably to $X in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% 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 reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from the UK

Kiwi fruit exports from the UK contracted dramatically to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -X% on 2020. In general, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for kiwi fruit exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, kiwi fruit exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruit exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iceland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average kiwi fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate noticeable growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Netherlands (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of kiwi fruit were imported into the UK; falling by -X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports reached $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of kiwi fruit imports to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Greece (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest kiwi fruit suppliers to the UK were Italy ($X), Chile ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Greece and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price 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, kiwi fruit import price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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