Guadeloupe: Avocado Market 2020

Avocado Market Size in Guadeloupe

The revenue of the avocado market in Guadeloupe amounted to $X in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, avocado consumption increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the avocado market attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Avocado Production in Guadeloupe

In value terms, avocado production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, avocado production increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, avocado production attained its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of avocados in Guadeloupe amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the avocado yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the avocado yield attained its maximum level at X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Avocado harvested area in Guadeloupe totaled X ha in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the avocado harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the avocado harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the avocado harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Avocado Exports

Exports by Country

Mexico represented the key exporter of avocados in the world, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Spain (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Mexico increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Peru (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Kenya (+X%), Spain (+X%), South Africa (+X%) and Chile (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. While the share of Mexico (+X p.p.), Peru (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), Chile (+X p.p.), the U.S. (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.), Kenya (+X p.p.) and South Africa (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest avocado supplier from Guadeloupe, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Mexico, avocado exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Peru (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The avocado export price in Guadeloupe stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the avocado export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the key importer of avocados in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. The Netherlands (X tons) occupied an X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), Canada (X%), the UK (X%) and Spain (X%). The following importers - Germany (X tons), Japan (X tons) and China (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, China (+X%), Canada (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Spain (+X%), Germany (+X%), Japan (+X%), the UK (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The U.S. (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), Canada (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.), the UK (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.) and Japan (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported avocados into Guadeloupe, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The avocado import price in Guadeloupe stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the avocado import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform