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Australian avocado export and import report 2020 Export
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Australian avocado exports for January to December 2020 were 2,301 tonnes, which was 46% lower compared to same period last year and valued at AU$19.14 million. Unit prices were 44.7% higher at AU$8.32 per kg.
From January to December 2020 there were 24,688 tonnes of avocados imported by Australia worth AU$156 million, which was 114% above the previous year. New Zealand was the main supplier supplemented by Chile for the first time. The unit value of imported avocados (CIF) is A$6.75 for New Zealand and A$5.20 for Chile.
Malaysia was the leading destination taking 794 tonnes or 34% share followed by Singapore with 723 tonnes. Australia’s supply to both markets were over 50% lower than the previous year. Supply to Hong Kong lifted 5% to 693 tonnes. These markets combined accounted for 95% of the total exports of avocados from Australia. Trade to Japan for 2020 was six (6) tonnes, all in January and February with no further recorded trade. Asian markets imported 139,000 tonnes of avocados in 2020, which was 2% more than the previous year and showing a growth trend of 5% per year over five years. Australia had a significant share of Malaysia and Singapore markets, although has given up market share in 2020 mainly to Mexico and United States. Japan is Asia’s largest importer accounting for 57% of the region’s imports, or 79,000 tonnes of which Australia supplied just 6 tonnes in 2020. Hong Kong imported 8,951 tonnes of which 8% was from Australia, the only market where Australia increased market share.
Chile supplied 2,498 tonnes of avocados in their first year of export to Australia.
More information For more information on the Australian avocado export and import, please refer to the export section in BPR library on the Avocados Australia’s website avocado.org.au/best-practiceresource/library/.
Acknowledgement The Avocado market access and trade development (AV20004) project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the avocado research and development levy, and contributions from the Australian Government.
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