Tanzania: Avocado Market 2024

Avocado Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian avocado market plummeted to $X in 2022, waning by -26.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a sharp descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Avocado Production in Tanzania

In value terms, avocado production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of avocados in Tanzania amounted to less than X kg per ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The avocado harvested area in Tanzania was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of avocados increased by 72% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 238% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, avocado exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 359% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for avocado exports from Tanzania, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +44.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+70.9% per year) and the UK (+78.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for avocados exports from Tanzania, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at +53.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+129.1% per year) and South Africa (+77.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 168%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 the Netherlands (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Tanzania

Avocado imports into Tanzania soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 596% compared with 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, avocado imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) was the main supplier of avocado to Tanzania, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya stood at +29,054.5%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocados to Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya amounted to +1,864.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -57.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 66% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Burundi amounted to -7.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform