The Chilean Kiwifruit Commission expects similar production volumes this year compared to 2023, which is approximately 130,000 tons.
With sizing of the fruit expected to be similar to a year ago, it was pointed out last year’s shipments to the United States grew enormously.
Looking at the global industry, the agency indicated the northern hemisphere will close a little earlier because there is less fruit. The southern hemisphere season is going to have considerably more fruit than last year because New Zealand grew by 40% in yellow kiwis and 30% in green kiwis compared to 2023.
The volume of yellow and green fruit represents almost 150,000 tons more supply, which is almost all of Chile’s production, “therefore, the volume of supply from the southern hemisphere, although in the case of green, is below historical levels, when adding the growing volume of yellow fruit, will show significant supply from the southern hemisphere.”