Poland: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in Poland

The Polish avocado market rose notably to $X in 2020, increasing 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, consumption recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2020, the amount of avocados exported from Poland rose remarkably to X tonnes, with an increase of X% against 2019 figures. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tonnes) was the main destination for avocado exports from Poland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Ukraine, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Poland

For the eighth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in overseas purchases of avocados, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado imports rose markedly to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Israel (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, South Africa, Austria, the Netherlands, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Slovenia and Kenya, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Colombia (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to Poland were Peru ($X), Spain ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, South Africa, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Slovenia and Kenya, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Austria (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average avocado import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion 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 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per tonne), while the price for Kenya ($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 41% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Colombia, Indonesia, Haiti, Brazil, Kenya, Peru, China, France, Venezuela and Guatemala, which together accounted 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, comprising approx. 32% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic (736K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Peru (606K tonnes), with a 8.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to Poland?

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In value terms, Peru ($12M), Spain ($9.9M) and Israel ($8.1M) constituted the largest avocado suppliers to Poland, together comprising 39% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, South Africa, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Slovenia and Kenya, which together accounted for a further 55%.

What are the leading importers of avocados from Poland?

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In value terms, Ukraine ($11M) remains the key foreign market for avocado exports from Poland, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($358K), with a 3% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in Poland?

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The average avocado export price stood at $2,018 per tonne in 2020, growing by 2.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in Poland?

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The average avocado import price stood at $3,091 per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -3.5% against the previous year.