France: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in France

The French avocado market amounted to $X in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Avocado Production in France

In value terms, avocado production rose modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2020, the average avocado yield in France rose significantly to X tonnes per ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average avocado yield attained the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 France shrank slightly to X ha in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to avocado production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Avocado Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, overseas shipments of avocados increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports reduced modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Switzerland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from France, 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 Italy, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Italy saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, avocado export price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, the amount of avocados imported into France rose to X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, avocado imports fell to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Israel (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the largest avocado suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands recorded 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 2020, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth 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 increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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. These countries were followed by Colombia, Indonesia, Haiti, Brazil, Kenya, Peru, China, France, Venezuela and Guatemala, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

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Mexico (2.4M tonnes) remains the largest avocado producing country worldwide, accounting for 32% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic (736K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Peru (606K tonnes), with a 8.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to France?

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In value terms, Spain ($183M), the Netherlands ($181M) and Israel ($51M) appeared to be the largest avocado suppliers to France, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of avocados from France?

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In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from France were Switzerland ($24M), the Netherlands ($22M) and Italy ($20M), together accounting for 72% of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in France?

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The average avocado export price stood at $3,154 per tonne in 2020, reducing by -2.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in France?

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The average avocado import price stood at $3,041 per tonne in 2020, waning by -3.6% against the previous year.