Ghana: Avocado Market 2024

Avocado Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian avocado market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Avocado Production in Ghana

In value terms, avocado production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Avocado production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of avocados in Ghana stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average avocado yield remained 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 total area harvested in terms of avocados production in Ghana amounted to X ha, flattening at 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to avocado production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Avocado Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of avocados, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, avocado exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for avocado exports from Ghana, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for avocados exports from Ghana, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average avocado export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Burkina Faso (X%).

Avocado Imports

Imports into Ghana

Avocado imports into Ghana reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, avocado imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest avocado supplier to Ghana, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, avocado imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), eightfold. Kenya (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocados to Ghana, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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