Kiwi demand surge in Georgia with both imports and local production at an all-time high

EastFruit analysts note the growth of the kiwi market in Georgia. Supply volumes have grown significantly, and retail prices are consistently high. This should mean that demand has increased, which has benefited most from imports, as local production has not grown as strongly. In general, the active season for kiwi consumption in Georgia falls on October-May. The kiwi season starts in October with the harvesting of the local product, and the bulk import lasts until May. Usually significant quantities of local kiwi fruit are not stored until May and sold before the New Year. After May, imports drop to very low levels until the start of the new season. Production, import and retail price index for fresh kiwifruit Data sources: trade statistics - Ministry of Finance of Georgia; price indices - GeoStat For the season 2022-2023 the country produced 1.7 thousand tons and imported 2.8 thousand tons. Both figures are record highs. Consequently, the total kiwi supply (production + imports) ...