China: Avocado Market Overview 2020

Avocado Market Size in China

The revenue of the avocado market in China amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, avocado consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the avocado market reached its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Avocado Production in China

In value terms, avocado production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, avocado production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, avocado production attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In 2018, the average yield of avocados in China totaled X tonne per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the avocado yield continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average avocado yield attained its maximum level at X tonne per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of avocados production in China stood at X ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to avocado production attained its maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Avocado Exports

Exports from China

In 2018, the amount of avocados exported from China totaled X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, avocado exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, avocado exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, avocado exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Burkina Faso (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from China, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Japan ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for avocado exported from China worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

France recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average avocado export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the avocado export price continues to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Avocado Imports

Imports into China

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of avocados were imported into China; going up by X% against the previous year. In general, avocado imports continue to indicate outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, avocado imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, avocado imports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, avocado imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and Peru (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Mexico ($X) and Peru ($X) were the largest avocado suppliers to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average avocado import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, avocado import price increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform