France: Avocado Market 2022

Avocado Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, shipments abroad of avocados increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, avocado exports fell to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly 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 biggest increases were in Italy (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible 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 growth pace was the most rapid 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 reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external 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 (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, imports of avocados into France rose slightly to X tonnes, growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports posted noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado imports dropped to $X in 2020. In general, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019, and then declined 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 (+X%), 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, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth 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 import price increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2019, and then reduced 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 (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform