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South Africa expected to export 80,000 tonnes of avocados in 2023
South Africa
Wednesday 19 April 2023
FJ
The volume of avocados exported in 2023 could reach 80,000 tonnes, i.e. +23% compared to the previous year. This increase in the volume exported is mainly due to the entry into production of new orchards (Photo: farmersweekly.co.za).
Local media report that according to SAAGA (South African Avocado Growers Association) estimates, the volume of avocados exported in 2023 could reach 80,000 tons, a variation of approximately +23% compared to the previous year.
This increase in exported volume is mainly due to the entry into production of new orchards
In South Africa, avocado production has grown well, rising from around 90,000 tonnes in the 2000s to around 135,000 tonnes today, peaking at 169,000 tonnes for the 2018 bumper crop. .
According to industry analysts, around 45% of South African avocados are consumed domestically, around 45% are exported and around 10% are processed into oil and guacamole.
source : agenceecofin.com, farmersweekly.co.za, foodformzansi.co.za
