Ireland: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in Ireland

In 2020, the Irish avocado market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2020, avocado exports from Ireland skyrocketed to X tonnes, jumping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2017 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main destination for avocado exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tonnes), fourfold.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for avocado exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2020, overseas purchases of avocados decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, avocado imports shrank significantly to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Chile, Peru and Spain, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Chile (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany (+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, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, avocado import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Chile ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, 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. Colombia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Haiti, Brazil, Peru, Kenya, China, France and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

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, 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. Peru (606K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to Ireland?

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In value terms, Germany ($5.5M), the UK ($5.2M) and the Netherlands ($4.9M) appeared to be the largest avocado suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of avocados from Ireland?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($306K) emerged as the key foreign market for avocado exports from Ireland, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($100K), with a 21% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in Ireland?

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In 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $3,856 per tonne, waning by -2.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in Ireland?

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In 2020, the average avocado import price amounted to $3,690 per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.