SADC: Avocado Market 2024

Avocado Market Size in SADC

For the third consecutive year, the SADC avocado market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Avocado Production in SADC

In value terms, avocado production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Malawi (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Madagascar, Tanzania and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average avocado yield in SADC expanded modestly to X tons per ha, picking up by X% against 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the avocado yield remained 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, the total area harvested in terms of avocados production in SADC totaled X ha, remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the avocado harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Avocado Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of avocados increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated buoyant growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, avocado exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the major exporter of avocados, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Mozambique (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest avocado supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

In South Africa, avocado exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Avocado Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of avocados decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, avocado imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the major importer of avocados, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Mauritius (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Botswana (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported avocados in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

In South Africa, avocado imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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