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United Arab Emirates: Avocado Market 2025

Avocado Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the avocado market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -5.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. Avocado consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Avocado Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of avocados increased by 5.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 570%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, avocado exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 213%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for avocado exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to +273.4%.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for avocados exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled +237.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average avocado export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -15.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 43%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell markedly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +8.7% per year.

Avocado Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of avocados decreased by -10.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 827%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, avocado imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 396% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Rwanda (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of avocado imports to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 64% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +560.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Mexico ($X), Rwanda ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 57% share of total imports. Tanzania, South Africa and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +552.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average avocado import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 102%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for avocados in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of avocado consumption in 2020 were Mexico, the United States and the Dominican Republic, with a combined 42% share of global consumption. Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, Kenya, Peru, Haiti, China, France, Guatemala and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What are the largest producers of avocados in the world?

Mexico constituted the country with the largest volume of avocado production, comprising approx. 32% of total volume. Moreover, avocado production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic, fourfold. Peru ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of avocados to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, the largest avocado suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Kenya, the Netherlands and Mexico, together comprising 89% of total imports. Tanzania and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.8%.

What are the leading importers of avocados from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR remains the key foreign market for avocado exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Seychelles, with an 8.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for avocados in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2020, the average avocado export price amounted to $1,717 per ton, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for avocados in the United Arab Emirates?

The average avocado import price stood at $2,163 per ton in 2020, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the avocado market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 572 - Avocados

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024