The table illustrates the value, in New Zealand Dollars, of kiwi fruit exported from New Zealand to five different nations for the years 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Overall, Japan was by far the largest import market for New Zealand’s kiwi exports, with its value increasing over the period. While most countries increased their import value, Saudi Arabia was a notable exception, showing a dramatic decline.
In detail, the value of exports to Japan, the primary market, grew steadily from approximately $271 million in 2010 to over $325 million by 2012. China, the second-largest importer, also demonstrated a consistent rise in the value of its kiwi purchases, increasing from about $75 million to $94 million over the three years.
The remaining three countries represented much smaller markets. The value of exports to Mexico fluctuated, dropping sharply from $6 million in 2010 to $2.4 million in 2011, before rebounding to $3.3 million in 2012. In contrast, Russia’s import value more than doubled, climbing from just under $1 million to $2.4 million. Conversely, the value of kiwi sold to Saudi Arabia plummeted from $290,000 in 2010 to only $82,000 in 2012.