China has placed an import ban on kiwi berries as part of a biosecurity risk assessment process, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
The fruit are similar in size to grapes but resemble kiwifruit and have a smooth, edible skin.
An MPI spokesman said China had placed a temporary suspension on imports of kiwi berries.
"This is because China intends to conduct a risk assessment of kiwi berries for biosecurity purposes," he said.
"MPI is working with Chinese authorities on resuming trade in kiwi berries as quickly as possible."