Cuba: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in Cuba

The Cuban avocado market fell to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -5.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Avocado Production in Cuba

In value terms, avocado production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average avocado yield in Cuba shrank modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. The avocado yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the avocado harvested area in Cuba reached X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to avocado production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of avocados, when their volume decreased by -51.6% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, avocado exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2,103%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of avocado exports from Cuba, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for avocado exported from Cuba worldwide, together comprising 97% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +19.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, avocado export price increased by +2.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2015, avocado imports into Cuba contracted rapidly to X kg, shrinking by -59.5% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, avocado imports expanded notably to $X in 2015. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the period from 2014 to 2015; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2015, the Dominican Republic (X kg) was the main avocado supplier to Cuba, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Dominican Republic totaled -59.5%.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Cuba.

From 2014 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value from the Dominican Republic stood at +8.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2015, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 169% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a significant increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Dominican Republic.

From 2014 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Dominican Republic amounted to +168.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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