Angola: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in Angola

In 2022, the Angolan avocado market decreased by -32.8% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Avocado Production in Angola

In value terms, avocado production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 715,800% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of avocados in Angola stood at less than X kg per ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The avocado harvested area in Angola totaled less than X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of avocados, when their volume decreased by -23.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,448% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, avocado exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 783% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X kg) was the main destination for avocado exports from Angola, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahamas (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X kg), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Portugal stood at +21.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahamas (-7.6% per year) and France (+16.5% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for avocados exports from Angola, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahamas, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal totaled -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+32.9% per year) and Bahamas (-17.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -15.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahamas ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of avocados, when their volume decreased by -65.3% to X kg. Overall, imports showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 765%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, avocado imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 1,212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) constituted the largest avocado supplier to Angola, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, avocado imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Congo (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled -22.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Congo (-14.2% per year) and Portugal (-26.9% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocados to Angola, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Congo ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled -26.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Congo (+0.8% per year) and Portugal (-18.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average avocado import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 126% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Congo (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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