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Benelux: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of avocados, when their volume decreased by -24.9% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, avocado exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 48%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the avocados exports, with a CAGR of +15.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands (+5.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -5.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest avocado supplier in Benelux, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +16.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, waning by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.9%).

Avocado Imports

Imports in Benelux

After ten years of growth, purchases abroad of avocados decreased by -24.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, avocado imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a 6.6% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the avocados imports, with a CAGR of +13.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+7.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the Netherlands (+4.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported avocados in Benelux, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, avocado imports increased at an average annual rate of +17.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 37%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.8%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the avocado market in Benelux. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 572 - Avocados

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in Benelux, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in Benelux
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Yield And Growth
12. Exports And Growth
13. Export Prices And Growth
14. Market Size And Growth
15. Per Capita Consumption
16. Imports And Growth
17. Import Prices
18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
21. Yield, 2012–2024
22. Production, By Country, 2024
23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
38. Export Prices, 2012–2024