Egypt: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in Egypt

In 2020, the Egyptian avocado market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Avocado consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Avocado Production in Egypt

In value terms, avocado production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Avocado production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2020, the average yield of avocados in Egypt stood at X kg per ha, stabilizing at 2019. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The avocado harvested area in Egypt totaled X ha in 2020, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Egypt

Avocado exports from Egypt dropped to X tonnes in 2020, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports totaled $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), Jordan (X tonnes) and Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Egypt, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The UK (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average avocado export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, 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 Egypt

In 2020, supplies from abroad of avocados increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, avocado imports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tonnes), Lebanon (X tonnes) and Uganda (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Lebanon (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lebanon ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+X% per year) and Uganda (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda, 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. Colombia, Indonesia, Haiti, Brazil, Kenya, Peru, China, France, Venezuela and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

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Mexico (2.4M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of avocado production, comprising approx. 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 Egypt?

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In value terms, Kenya ($3M) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Egypt, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lebanon ($1.2M), with a 27% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of avocados from Egypt?

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In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from Egypt were the UK ($370K), Saudi Arabia ($211K) and Poland ($83K), together accounting for 90% of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in Egypt?

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The average avocado export price stood at $2,500 per tonne in 2020, rising by 9.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in Egypt?

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The average avocado import price stood at $2,049 per tonne in 2020, surging by 27% against the previous year.