Europeans increasingly appreciate Avocados
All countries
Monday 12 February 2024
FJ
In terms of supplier countries for the 2022/23 season, Peru is the main supplier of avocados, with 331,767 tonnes (Photo: avocadofruitoflife.com).
According to WAO (World Avocado Organisation) figures for Europe and avocado consumption in 2022/23, France is in 1st place with 150,000 tonnes of imported avocados.
In 2nd place is Germany with 110,000 tonnes, followed by the UK with 110,000 tonnes. Next come Scandinavia with 60,000 tonnes and Italy with 45,000 tonnes. WAO pointed out that Spain was not included because of the high number of repeat shipments.
In terms of volume of avocados consumed per capita, France is still in the lead with 2.3 kg per person, ahead of Scandinavia with 2.2 kg. Next comes the UK with 1.6 kg of avocados, followed by Germany with 1.3 kg and Italy with 0.8 kg.
In terms of supplier countries during the 2022/23 season, Peru is the main supplier of avocados with 331,767 tonnes. Next come Colombia with 90,880 tonnes, Chile with 60,011 tonnes, Kenya with 58,657 tonnes and South Africa with 57,671 tonnes. Mexico, the world's leading exporter of avocados, supplied Europe with just 38,000 tonnes.
source : avocadofruitoflife.com