According to the Agricultural Outlook Bulletin released on Thursday (11) by analysts from the Department of Rural Economics (Deral) of the State Secretariat for Agriculture and Supply (Seab), Brazil is among the world's leading avocado producers but remains a relatively small player in exports. In 2023, the country was the seventh largest global producer, responsible for 4.0% of harvested volumes. Exports totaled 26,200 tons, generating US$39 million in revenue, ranking Brazil 18th among global exporters (FAOSTAT).
Agronomist Paulo Andrade reported that in 2024, avocado was the seventh most exported fresh fruit from Brazil. Shipments reached 24,600 tons, valued at US$36.3 million, with an average price of US$1,471 per tonne. Over the past ten years, exports have increased by 432% in volume and 452.2% in value. In 2015, Brazil exported 4,600 tons worth US$6.6 million (AGROSTAT/MAPA).
The bulletin highlights that three markets dominate Brazilian avocado exports. The Netherlands accounted for 41.1% of revenues and 36.5% of volumes, Argentina represented 22.3% of revenues and 21.3% of volumes, and Spain contributed 17.3% of revenues and 19.0% of volumes. Together, these destinations represented 80.7% of export earnings and 76.9% of shipments. The Netherlands is noted as a distribution hub for other European countries, rather than a final consumer market.
The report also noted that avocado exports from Brazil began to expand more rapidly in 2023, supported by producer efforts to supply quality fruit and increase participation in international horticultural events, which helped raise the profile of Brazilian avocados abroad.
Source: DatamarNews
