Japan: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese kiwi fruit market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Japan

In value terms, kiwi fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of kiwi fruits in Japan reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the yield saw 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 reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average kiwi fruit yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the kiwi fruit harvested area in Japan expanded slightly to X ha, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to kiwi fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of kiwi fruits exported from Japan shrank rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (X%).

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of kiwi fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the main supplier of kiwi fruit to Japan, accounting for 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 2022, 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kiwi fruits to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand stood at 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

The average kiwi fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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