Ukraine: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in Ukraine

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Ukrainian avocado market, when its value decreased by -22.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a significant expansion. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Avocado Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, shipments abroad of avocados decreased by -65.9% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 533%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X kg in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, avocado exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 386%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X kg) was the main destination for avocado exports from Ukraine, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, avocado exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Panama (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X kg), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore totaled +28.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (+9.2% per year) and France (+82.1% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for avocados exports from Ukraine, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore stood at +31.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+81.0% per year) and Panama (-7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average avocado export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 158% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Slovakia (+69.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Avocado Imports

Imports into Ukraine

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of avocados decreased by -24.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 116%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, avocado imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of avocado to Ukraine, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, avocado imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru amounted to +44.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+4.2% per year) and Spain (+22.6% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of avocados to Ukraine, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru stood at +47.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+7.5% per year) and Spain (+25.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Colombia ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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