EU: Avocado Market 2022

Production By Country in the EU

Spain (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of avocado production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Greece (X tonnes), tenfold.

In Spain, avocado production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Greece (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Avocado Exports

Exports in the EU

Avocado exports soared to X tonnes in 2020, growing by X% compared with 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado exports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporter of avocados in the European Union, with the volume of exports accounting for X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2020. Spain (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%) and France (X%). Germany (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%) and Spain (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2020, the share of the Netherlands and Belgium increased by +X and +X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest avocado supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the avocado export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per tonne) and Spain ($X per tonne), while Belgium ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports in the EU

For the ninth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas purchases of avocados, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main importer of avocados, achieving X% of total imports. Spain (X tonnes) occupied a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%) and Germany (X%). Belgium (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes) and Denmark (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to avocado imports into the Netherlands stood at +X%. At the same time, Poland (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Spain (+X%), Italy (+X%), Germany (+X%), Sweden (+X%), Denmark (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. From 2007 to 2020, the share of the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Poland increased by +X, +X, +X, +X and +X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported avocados in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The avocado import price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, avocado import price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per tonne), while Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform