Brazil: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in Brazil

After two years of growth, the Brazilian avocado market decreased by -2.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Avocado Production in Brazil

In value terms, avocado production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 73%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average avocado yield in Brazil dropped modestly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 5.2%. Over the period under review, the average avocado yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, the total area harvested in terms of avocados production in Brazil declined to X ha, with a decrease of -5.2% against 2021. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +81.6% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 19% against the previous year. The avocado harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, avocado exports from Brazil soared to X tons, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, avocado exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for avocado exports from Brazil, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina totaled +42.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+27.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for avocados exports from Brazil, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina amounted to +65.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+26.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average avocado export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Argentina (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, overseas purchases of avocados increased by 65% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 766%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, avocado imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 813%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to Brazil.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +75.3%).

In value terms, Chile ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the largest avocado suppliers to Brazil.

Among the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +107.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average avocado import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 Peru stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+18.4%).

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