France: Avocado Market 2024

Avocado Market Size in France

After three years of growth, the French avocado market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a buoyant increase. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Avocado Production in France

In value terms, avocado production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Avocado production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average avocado yield in France contracted to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average avocado yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of avocados in France totaled X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the avocado harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Avocado Exports

Exports from France

For the fourth year in a row, France recorded growth in overseas shipments of avocados, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of avocado exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into France

For the fourth year in a row, France recorded growth in overseas purchases of avocados, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, avocado imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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