Egypt: Avocado Market 2022

Avocado Exports

Exports from Egypt

For the third consecutive year, Egypt recorded growth in shipments abroad of avocados, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual 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, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, which accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (+X%), while 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.

Poland, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: 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 Poland (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of avocados were imported into Egypt; surging by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado imports soared to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Kenya (X tonnes) constituted the largest avocado supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, avocado imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya amounted to +X%.

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 rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average avocado import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2020, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per tonne), while the price for Kenya amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform