Kiwifruit imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $280.6 million of kiwifruit in 2024 (93.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 204 countries for imports of this product. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280.6M | 93.5K t |
| 2023 | $200.4M | 79.6K t |
| 2022 | $208.7M | 89.4K t |
| 2021 | $196.0M | 85.0K t |
| 2020 | $165.0M | 73.3K t |
| 2019 | $135.4M | 69.1K t |
| 2018 | $130.6M | 69.0K t |
| 2017 | $117.1M | 65.0K t |
Where the United States imports kiwifruit from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $154.8M | 55% |
| Italy | $46.9M | 17% |
| Chile | $42.1M | 15% |
| Greece | $36.3M | 13% |
| France | $413K | 0.2% |
| China | $15K | 0% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kiwifruit exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported kiwifruit worth $32.6 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Australia (37%), Japan (17%), Mexico (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $12.0M | 37% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 17% |
| Mexico | $5.3M | 16% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 12% |
| Philippines | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Peru | $403K | 1.2% |
| Bermuda | $328K | 1% |
| Barbados | $290K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0810.50: Fruit, edible: kiwifruit, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of kiwifruit imported by the United States?
The United States imported kiwifruit worth $280.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 204 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply kiwifruit to the United States?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($154.8 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Chile (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of kiwifruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.74 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of kiwifruit to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $117.1 million in 2017 to $280.6 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export kiwifruit?
Yes. The United States exported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Japan and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $248.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for kiwifruit?
The HS code for kiwifruit is subheading 0810.50. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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