New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri recently released a sales performance report for the 2021/22 season, showing that global fruit sales in the season reached NZ$4.03 billion (approximately RMB 17.516 billion), an increase of 12% over the 2020/21 season. %.Global sales also rose 11 percent from the previous year to 201.5 million cases.
In the 2021/22 season, Zespri's total global (full business) revenue increased by 15% year-on-year to NZ$4.47 billion (approximately 19.43 billion yuan), of which sales of kiwifruit from non-New Zealand producing areas increased to NZ$536.9 million (approximately NZ$19.43 billion). 2.334 billion yuan).
Net profit (after tax) for the quarter was NZ$361.5 million (about 1.571 billion yuan), a record high.Overall strong kiwifruit sales and continued demand from the plantation industry for Zespri's SunGold licenses were the main factors.
The report shows that despite considerable uncertainty caused by Covid-19 and rising costs across the supply chain, direct revenue from the New Zealand kiwifruit industry increased to NZ$2.47 billion ($10.72 billion) during the season, including long-term service gold.
Zespri chairman Bruce Cameron said these figures demonstrate the kiwifruit industry's ability to continue operating safely amid the challenges of the pandemic.
"This has been an unusual season with significant market headwinds across the industry supply chain, starting from the orchards, but together we have found ways to rise to the challenge and continue our success," he said.
“The most exciting thing is that not only have we delivered great returns to our growers, including our second-highest return per unit area ever, we have also strengthened our relationships with global supply chain partners and continue to do what we do for our growers. Make a positive contribution and lay the foundation for continued success."
New Season Outlook
The New Zealand kiwifruit industry has recently lowered its production forecast for the 2022/23 season.This year's harvest of Sunshine Gold and Ruby Red is now complete, and packaging of Hayward Greens is in full swing.
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson said challenges remain in the current season as the pandemic continues to affect global supply chains, especially shipping networks.
"We know this season is tougher, but the industry continues to adapt and work together to ensure we can meet growing demand, navigate uncertainty and challenges, and strive to deliver strong results again," he said.
"The future of our industry is very bright, we have strong growth opportunities ahead of us, and we are committed to meeting those needs."
