MERCOSUR: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR kiwi fruit market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Kiwi Fruit Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, kiwi fruit production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level 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), comprising approx. X% of total volume.

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

In 2022, the average yield of kiwi fruits in MERCOSUR plummeted to X tons per ha, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the kiwi fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of kiwi fruits were harvested in MERCOSUR; picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to kiwi fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, exports of kiwi fruits in MERCOSUR fell to X tons, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of kiwi fruits, namely Chile, represented more than two-thirds 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 MERCOSUR.

In Chile, kiwi fruit exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of kiwi fruits increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the major importer of kiwi fruits, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Colombia and Uruguay experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Ecuador increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Brazil, kiwi fruit imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated measured growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Argentina ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton) were 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