Algeria: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in Algeria

In 2020, the Algerian avocado market was finally on the rise to reach $X after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2020, avocado exports from Algeria fell rapidly to X kg, waning by -X% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2019, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, avocado exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a tangible expansion. Exports peaked at $X in 2019, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tonnes) was the main destination for avocado exports from Algeria, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland amounted to +X%.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Switzerland.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Switzerland amounted to +X% per year.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2020, supplies from abroad of avocados was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, avocado imports soared to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Morocco (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, Brazil and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil, while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and Morocco (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average avocado import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for Chile ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for avocados in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of avocado consumption in 2020 were Mexico (1.3M tonnes), the U.S. (1.2M tonnes) and the Dominican Republic (692K tonnes), with a combined 41% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Colombia, Indonesia, Haiti, Brazil, Kenya, Peru, China, France, Venezuela and Guatemala, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of avocado production was Mexico (2.4M tonnes), accounting for 32% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic (736K tonnes), threefold. Peru (606K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to Algeria?

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In value terms, Peru ($144K) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Algeria, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($65K), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 6% share.

What is the average export price for avocados in Algeria?

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In 2019, the average avocado export price amounted to $3,347 per tonne, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in Algeria?

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In 2020, the average avocado import price amounted to $2,145 per tonne, with a decrease of -24.5% against the previous year.