Europe: Avocado Market 2024

Avocado Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe avocado market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Avocado Production in Europe

In value terms, avocado production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Spain (X tons) remains the largest avocado producing country in Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Portugal (X tons), sixfold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Spain amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Portugal (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

The average avocado yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of avocados were harvested in Europe; almost unchanged from 2021. The total harvested area indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, avocado harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to avocado production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Avocado Exports

Exports in Europe

For the eleventh year in a row, Europe recorded growth in shipments abroad of avocados, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main exporter of avocados, mixing up X% of total exports. Spain (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the avocados exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Germany (X%), Belgium (X%), Spain (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest avocado supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Avocado Imports

Imports in Europe

For the eleventh consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in purchases abroad of avocados, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importer of avocados in Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Spain (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), Germany (X%) and the UK (X%). Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%), Italy (X%), Spain (X%), Russia (X%), Germany (X%), the UK (X%), Belgium (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the UK and France saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported avocados in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

In the Netherlands, avocado imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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