France: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the French avocado market, when its value decreased by -1.9% to $X. Overall, consumption showed prominent growth. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Avocado Production in France

In value terms, avocado production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 146% against the previous year. Avocado production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of avocados in France was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 166%. Over the period under review, the average avocado yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 harvested area of avocados in France soared to X ha, with an increase of 42% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The avocado harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Avocado Exports

Exports from France

For the fourth year in a row, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of avocados, which increased by 23% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, avocado exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of avocado exports from France, together comprising 71% of total exports. Spain, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for avocado exported from France worldwide, together comprising 75% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +23.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average avocado export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -14.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. 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 remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Belgium (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of avocados were imported into France; surging by 9.8% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +111.5% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, avocado imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to France, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +54.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Israel ($X) were the largest avocado suppliers to France, together comprising 81% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +60.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -10.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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