Monday, July 14, 2008

EU Imports of Kiwis

Between 1998 and 2007, the yearly amounts of imported kiwis have grown from 170,000 to more than 250,000 metric tonnes.

In 2007, 64% of all kiwi shipments in the EU 15 countries were originating from New Zealand, while the balance came from Chile (35%).

In 2007, the season for imported kiwis started in early May and finished in November, the remaining of the year being supplied by European producers (Italy). Imports from New Zealand spread from May until November, while Chilean products were mainly present between May and August. During May and June, shipments reached more than 50,000 tonnes per month.

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