Latin America and the Caribbean: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American kiwi fruit market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, kiwi fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of kiwi fruit production was Chile (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume.

In Chile, kiwi fruit production shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average kiwi fruit yield declined significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the kiwi fruit yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 2022, the kiwi fruit harvested area in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X ha, picking up by X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to kiwi fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, kiwi fruit exports in Latin America and the Caribbean reduced to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Chile (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kiwi fruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) also remains the largest kiwi fruit supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, kiwi fruit export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to X% per year.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of kiwi fruits, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated measured growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the main importer of kiwi fruits in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Peru (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ecuador (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Colombia and Uruguay experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mexico and Argentina saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kiwi fruits in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, kiwi fruit import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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