Lithuania: Avocado Market 2024

Avocado Market Size in Lithuania

In 2022, the Lithuanian avocado market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Avocado Production in Lithuania

In value terms, avocado production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume decreased by X%. Avocado production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2022, the average yield of avocados in Lithuania amounted to less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, 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 2022, approx. less than X ha of avocados were harvested in Lithuania; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, overseas shipments of avocados increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, avocado exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Lithuania, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Estonia and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from Lithuania were Belarus ($X), Russia ($X) and Latvia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Estonia, the Netherlands and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Estonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of avocados imported into Lithuania surged to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, avocado imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest avocado supplier to Lithuania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, avocado imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Latvia (X tons) 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 stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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