France: Avocado Market Overview 2020

Avocado Market Size in France

The revenue of the avocado market in France amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, avocado consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the avocado market attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Avocado Production in France

In value terms, avocado production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, avocado production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, avocado production reached its maximum level at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of avocados in France totaled X tonne per ha in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the avocado yield continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average avocado yield reached its peak figure level at X tonne per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, 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 2018, approx. X ha of avocados were harvested in France; falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the avocado harvested area continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Avocado harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Avocado Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, the exports of avocados from France totaled X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, avocado exports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, avocado exports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, avocado exports attained their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Switzerland (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Belgium ($X) were 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, Belgium recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for avocados reached their peak level of $X per tonne, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into France

Avocado imports into France totaled X tonnes in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, avocado imports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, avocado imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, avocado imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, avocado imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Peru (X tonnes) and Israel (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Chile, Kenya, South Africa and Colombia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Colombia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Peru ($X) and Israel ($X) were the largest avocado suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Chile, Kenya, South Africa and Colombia, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average avocado import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Israel ($X per tonne) and Colombia ($X per tonne), while the price for Chile ($X per tonne) and Mexico ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, 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 AI Platform