Austria: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in Austria

For the seventh year in a row, the Austrian avocado market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Austria

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of avocados decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, avocado exports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tonnes), Hungary (X tonnes) and Slovakia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest markets for avocado exported from Austria worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

The Czech Republic (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2019, purchases abroad of avocados increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, avocado imports expanded notably to $X in 2019. In general, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Chile (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Austria, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest avocado suppliers to Austria, together comprising X% of total imports.

Chile (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, avocado import price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Chile ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Mexico ($X per tonne) and Israel ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI 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 2019 were the U.S. (1.2M tonnes), Mexico (1.1M tonnes) and the Dominican Republic (626K tonnes), together accounting for 41% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, Haiti, Peru, Kenya, China, France, Guatemala and Venezuela, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

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Mexico (2.3M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of avocado production, accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic (662K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Peru (536K tonnes), with a 7.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to Austria?

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In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to Austria were Peru ($9.7M), Chile ($7.3M) and Spain ($6.7M), with a combined 59% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of avocados from Austria?

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In value terms, the Czech Republic ($1.1M), Slovenia ($1M) and Hungary ($992K) were the largest markets for avocado exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in Austria?

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The average avocado export price stood at $3,246 per tonne in 2019, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in Austria?

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In 2019, the average avocado import price amounted to $3,807 per tonne, with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year.