Germany: Avocado Market Overview 2020

Avocado Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the avocado market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, avocado consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the avocado market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Germany

Avocado exports from Germany totaled X tonnes in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, avocado exports, however, continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, avocado exports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, avocado exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, avocado exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for avocado exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Austria (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for avocado exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, Poland, Sweden and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Sweden (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average avocado export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the avocado export price continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for avocados attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Austria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of avocados were imported into Germany; going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, avocado imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, avocado imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, avocado imports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Israel (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Morocco, Chile and Kenya, 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 Morocco (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The Netherlands (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among 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, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2018: its price 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 import price decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per tonne), while the price for Chile ($X per tonne) was 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