Australia: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian avocado market decreased by -1.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Avocado Production in Australia

In value terms, avocado production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of avocados in Australia shrank to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 1.4%. Over the period under review, the average avocado yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Australia; which is down by -5% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 increased by +20.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to avocado production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of avocados were exported from Australia; growing by 35% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 251%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 118%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Australia, with a combined 96% share of total exports. Japan and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +311.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Singapore ($X) and Malaysia ($X) were the largest markets for avocado exported from Australia worldwide, together comprising 95% of total exports. Japan and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.2%.

Japan, with a CAGR of +271.1%, 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 2022, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, purchases abroad of avocados decreased by -16.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -43.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 76%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, avocado imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 109%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the main avocado supplier to Australia, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, avocado imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand totaled +2.1%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocados to Australia, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average avocado import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -22.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-1.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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