Republic of Korea: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Republic of Korea

The South Korean kiwi fruit market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Republic of Korea

In value terms, kiwi fruit production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Kiwi fruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of kiwi fruits in South Korea reduced slightly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 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, approx. X ha of kiwi fruits were harvested in South Korea; leveling off at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 from Republic of Korea

In 2022, shipments abroad of kiwi fruits was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for kiwi fruit exports from South Korea, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, kiwi fruit exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Republic of Korea

In 2022, approx. X tons of kiwi fruits were imported into South Korea; increasing by X% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the main kiwi fruit supplier to South Korea, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand amounted to X%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kiwi fruits to South Korea, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($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%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible 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 import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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