What Regions Today Are Major Kiwifruit Producers?

While New Zealand is famous for marketing kiwifruit globally (largely through the Zespri brand), it is not the largest producer by volume.

The major kiwifruit-producing countries in the world, in approximate order of volume, are:

1. China: The fruit's country of origin is now the world's largest producer by a significant margin, producing over half of the global supply. Most of its production is for the domestic market.
2. New Zealand: The second-largest producer but the world's largest exporter, known for its high-quality 'Hayward' (green) and 'SunGold' (gold) varieties.
3. Italy: The largest producer in the Northern Hemisphere and a major supplier to the European market.
4. Greece: Another major European producer, with its production growing significantly.
5. Iran: A major producer, primarily serving markets in Asia and Russia.

Other significant producers include Chile (a major exporter in the Southern Hemisphere), Turkey, and the United States (primarily in California).