India: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in India

In 2020, the Indian avocado market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. In general, consumption saw significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Avocado Production in India

In value terms, avocado production skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Avocado production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of avocados in India was estimated at X kg per ha in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against 2019. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the avocado harvested area in India was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Avocado Exports

Exports from India

In 2020, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of avocados, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports fell sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X kg) was the main destination for avocado exports from India, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Maldives (X kg), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (-X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X), the UK ($X) and Maldives ($X) constituted the largest markets for avocado exported from India worldwide.

The UK (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Maldives ($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 Qatar, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Avocado Imports

Imports into India

In 2020, purchases abroad of avocados was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2013, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Peru (X tonnes) and New Zealand (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to India, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to India were the Netherlands ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Peru ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Peru (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of 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, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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), with a combined 41% share of global consumption. Colombia, Indonesia, Haiti, Brazil, Kenya, Peru, China, France, Venezuela and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

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Mexico (2.4M tonnes) remains the largest avocado producing country worldwide, accounting for 32% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic (736K tonnes), threefold. Peru (606K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to India?

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In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to India were the Netherlands ($571K), New Zealand ($375K) and Peru ($344K), together accounting for 97% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of avocados from India?

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In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from India were Qatar ($2.4K), the UK ($2.1K) and Maldives ($438).

What is the average export price for avocados in India?

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The average avocado export price stood at $4,330 per tonne in 2020, surging by 76% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in India?

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In 2020, the average avocado import price amounted to $3,171 per tonne, reducing by -3.4% against the previous year.