WELLINGTON: The New Zealand export of fresh fruit and vegetables has grown considerably in 2015 compared to the previous year. This is shown in figures from Fruit and Vegetables Facts. In total New Zealand was able to sell 1.27 million tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables abroad in the last year. This was a record with an increase of 18%.
“New Zealand is clearly looking for other sales markets,” according to Jan kees Boon’s findings. “The main growth markets are in Asia, such as China, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates and India.” The export of New Zealand leans very heavily on kiwis. In value the share of kiwis is 56% and in amount over 40%. The export of kiwis in 2015 was an all time high record.
Apples are the other large product, with a share (in amount) of slightly less than 30%. The apple export in 2015 was the largest in the last ten years. There was more in 2004.
