Netherlands: Avocado Market Overview 2020

Avocado Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the avocado market in the Netherlands amounted to $X in 2018, coming down 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, avocado consumption, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Avocado Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2018, the amount of avocados exported from the Netherlands totaled X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, avocado exports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, avocado exports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, avocado exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for avocado exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), threefold. Sweden (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Sweden (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for avocado exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total avocado exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Norway (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average avocado export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for avocados reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Avocado imports into the Netherlands amounted to X tonnes in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, avocado imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, avocado imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, avocado imports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tonnes), Chile (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. Kenya, Mexico, Colombia and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Colombia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to the Netherlands were Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Mexico, Israel, Kenya and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Colombia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the avocado import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per tonne), while the price for South Africa ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, 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 AI Platform