At a time in which 45,000 tons of New Zealand kiwi have been exported, a volume that is 22% smaller than in the same period of the 2012-2013 season, Decofrut and the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee delivered a report on how well the Chilean kiwi is selling in the markets.
Chile has exported a total of 111,184 tons of kiwi by week 22, a very similar volume to the one registered at the same date last season. However, it is worth mentioning that there is a significant reduction in the total volume of shipments, 31% less than what was exported in week 21.
The US kiwi market was slower this week, mainly because of the increased supply available. The bigger availability of the fruit caused prices to decline, on average, between US $0.50 and $1 dollar per box when compared to the previous week. Thus, the sale of the 20s calibres was between US$ 17 and US$ 20/9 kilos, the 30s calibres between US$ 16 and US$ 19/9 kilos and the 42 and 45 calibres between US$ 15 and US$ 17.50 / 9 kilos.
Meanwhile, the supply of kiwis in Europe remained limited, which allowed prices to remain high and higher than in the previous season. The recorded prices for Chilean kiwifruit ranged between €11 and €15/10 kilos, however sales were concentrated between €11 and €13.50 / 10 kilos (for the entire range of sizes). On average, these prices are 16% higher compared to the 2011-2013 season. The 20s calibre is offered between €12 and €15/10 kilos, the 30s series between €11 and €14/10 kilos and the 40s and lower gauges calibres between €12 and €13.50 / 10 kilos.
This biweekly report is part of the Strengthening the Competitiveness of Chilean kiwifruit Project that is funded by FIA and is made exclusively by Decofrut and the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee.
For more information on Chilean kiwifruit exports in markets such as Asia and Latin America, consult the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee and Decofrut.
Source: Chilean Kiwifruit Committee, Decofrut