More Chilean kiwifruit heads for North America

Published Apr 22, 2021

Tridge summary

The Chilean Kiwi Committee has released a report revealing the main destinations for the country's kiwifruit exports in the 13th week of the season. North America was the leading recipient with 1,758 tons, followed by Latin America, Europe, Russia, the Far East, and the Middle East. Carlos Cruzat, Chairman of the Kiwi Committee, expects a 5% decrease in exports compared to the previous season, but remains focused on delivering higher quality fruit to consumers, particularly in markets demanding more quality amidst the pandemic.

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The Chilean Kiwi Committee released a second kiwifruit report where it highlights that at week 13 North America (U.S. and Canada) was the main destination for the fruit, having received 1,758 of the 5,254 tons shipped.Simfruit reports that Latin America took second with 1,348 tons, as Colombia and Brazil were the main receivers with 378 and 147 tons, respectively.Europe came in third having received 1,078 tons, with Italy and the Netherlands leading with 129 tons and 92 tons, respectively. Russia also stood out having received 176 tons.The Far East received 869 tons, led by China-Hong Kong with 622 tons and Japan with 184 tons. In the Middle East, the UAE received 24 tons.Carlos Cruzat, Chairman of the Kiwi Committee, expects kiwi exports to decrease about 5 percent compared to the previous season.“We anticipate a similar season as the last one, with close volumes,” he said. “The milder summer would result in a good season for the condition and quality of the fruit as the plant ...

Source: Producebluebook