Germany: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in Germany

The German avocado market rose sharply to $X in 2020, growing 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). In general, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of avocados were exported from Germany; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, avocado exports rose remarkably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes) and Sweden (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Sweden (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average avocado export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, leveling off at 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 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2019, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Austria ($X per tonne) and Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and Slovakia ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Germany

For the eighth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in overseas purchases of avocados, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado imports expanded sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Chile (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Colombia, Mexico and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Colombia (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to Germany were Peru ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Colombia, Mexico and Israel, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Colombia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2020, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible increase 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 decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Peru ($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), together comprising 40% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Colombia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Haiti, Brazil, Peru, Kenya, China, France and Venezuela, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of avocado production was Mexico (2.4M tonnes), comprising approx. 31% 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 7.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to Germany?

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In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to Germany were Peru ($82M), the Netherlands ($59M) and Chile ($58M), with a combined 53% share of total imports. Spain, Colombia, Mexico and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What are the leading importers of avocados from Germany?

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In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from Germany were Austria ($13M), Finland ($6.9M) and Sweden ($5.7M), together accounting for 49% of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in Germany?

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The average avocado export price stood at $3,688 per tonne in 2020, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in Germany?

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In 2020, the average avocado import price amounted to $3,142 per tonne, with a decrease of -12.4% against the previous year.