Sweden: Avocado Market Overview 2021

Avocado Market Size in Sweden

In 2019, the Swedish avocado market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2019, overseas shipments of avocados decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports declined dramatically to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Denmark (X tonnes) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Sweden, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in France, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), France ($X) and Denmark ($X) constituted the largest markets for avocado exported from Sweden worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

France recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of avocados, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, avocado imports declined to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest avocado supplier to Sweden, 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 tonnes), sixfold. Spain (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI 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 2019 were the U.S. (1.2M tonnes), Mexico (1.1M tonnes) and the Dominican Republic (626K tonnes), with a combined 41% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, Haiti, Peru, Kenya, China, France, Guatemala and Venezuela, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of avocado production was Mexico (2.3M tonnes), accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic (662K tonnes), threefold. Peru (536K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to Sweden?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($46M) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Sweden, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($5.3M), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.

What are the leading importers of avocados from Sweden?

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In value terms, the largest markets for avocado exported from Sweden were Finland ($462K), France ($305K) and Denmark ($215K), together comprising 89% of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in Sweden?

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The average avocado export price stood at $4,692 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 34% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in Sweden?

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The average avocado import price stood at $3,315 per tonne in 2019, leveling off at the previous year.