South Africa Avocado Market Overview, 2029

South Africa Avocado Market Overview, 2029

The avocado industry in Saudi Arabia has grown significantly in recent years, owing to rising health awareness, an expanding expatriate community, and shifting dietary choices among Saudis. Avocados were not a popular fruit in Saudi Arabia, but the recent shift towards healthy lifestyles, combined with avocados' global appeal, has increased demand. Avocados are now used in salads, smoothies, and even traditional Saudi cuisine, indicating a wider acceptance of the fruit. Additionally, there is a movement towards organic and sustainably sourced avocados, as people seek transparency and quality in their food choices. As Saudi Arabia's climate and soil conditions made domestic cultivation difficult, imports initially fuelled the avocado market's growth. As demand increased, local firms began to invest in cold chain logistics and storage solutions to ensure that imported avocados remained fresh and high-quality, meeting the demands of discerning customers. Avocados are now extensively available in Saudi Arabia, ranging from huge supermarkets like Carrefour and Lulu Hypermarket to local grocery stores and online platforms. The fruit's appeal is especially strong in cities, where youthful, health-conscious consumers drive demand. Lockdowns, border closures, and decreased transportation alternatives caused supply chain delays in Saudi Arabia, as they did in many other countries. This hampered avocado imports, potentially resulting in shortages or delays. Restaurants and cafes have closed or are operating at reduced capacity, resulting in a trend towards at-home consumption. This has resulted in increased retail demand for avocados.

According to the research report ""Saudi Arabia Avocado Market Overview, 2029,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Saudi Arabia avocado market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 40 Million by 2029. Collaborators play an important role in the Saudi avocado industry, with many stakeholders working together to maintain a consistent supply of high-quality avocado. Importers, wholesalers, and merchants work together to bring avocados from key producing countries such as Mexico, Kenya, and Spain to Saudi customers. Importers such as Naqel Express and Wasil have created effective logistics and supply chains to ensure that avocados are transported promptly and efficiently across borders. Distributors such as Al Bakrawe and Al Muhaidib Foods collaborate closely with these importers to provide fresh avocados to stores across the country while maintaining the fruit's quality and freshness. Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, and Panda Retail are key players in the Saudi avocado market, offering a diverse selection of fresh and processed avocado goods. These stores have a large presence in urban regions, where avocados are most popular. Furthermore, speciality grocery stores and online platforms such as Danube Online and BinDawood Online have increased their avocado offers to meet the growing demand from people who want to purchase for fresh produce online. The emergence of avocados in Saudi Arabia is intimately tied to the country's Vision 2030 plan, which seeks to diversify the economy and improve inhabitants' quality of life. This includes increasing the agricultural sector's contribution to GDP while lowering reliance on oil. As part of these initiatives, the Saudi government has engaged in R&D to investigate the viability of local avocado growing. This involves experimenting with controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technology such as hydroponics and greenhouses, which could allow avocados to be grown domestically in areas with favourable microclimates, such as Al-Baha and Asir.

Hass avocados are preferred in Saudi Arabia due to their specific features and widespread availability, making them the market leader. Hass avocados' high market value is linked to their better taste and flexibility in a variety of dishes, including salads and smoothies as well as international cuisines that have grown in popularity in the kingdom. Reed avocados are less popular in the Saudi market, but they have a devoted following among those who enjoy their greater size and creamy, smooth texture. Despite its enticing attributes, Reed avocados confront distribution issues due to their thinner peel and shorter shelf life, making transportation and storage more difficult. As a result, they are less frequent in general retail shops and more commonly seen in specialised grocery stores and fine dining establishments. Reed avocados are periodically imported by distributors like as Wasil from Spain and Australia, where they are more frequently grown, but their market presence is still restricted. Fuerte avocados, which were formerly popular worldwide, have lost market share in Saudi Arabia. While Fuerte avocados continue to have a niche market among certain traditional consumers and are occasionally imported by smaller distributors, their overall presence in the Saudi market has decreased significantly. The decline of Fuerte avocados is primarily due to their unpredictable ripening process and sensitivity to handling damage.

Avocados have been used extensively in Saudi Arabia's food and beverage, retail, and cosmetic industries. Avocados have become a popular culinary and beverage component due to their high nutritional value and adaptability. Avocados have risen to prominence as health and wellness concerns have grown, making them a popular choice among health-conscious customers. Many restaurants and cafés have adopted this trend, including well-known chains like Tawook Nation, The Butcher Shop & Grill, and Urth Caffe, which offer avocado-based dishes on their menus. The retail industry is critical in making avocados available to a diverse variety of consumers in Saudi Arabia. Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, and Panda Retail are major players in this market, offering a wide range of fresh and processed avocado goods. These shops collaborate closely with distributors like Al Bakrawe and Al Muhaidib Foods to provide a consistent supply of high-quality avocados sourced locally and globally. Saudi cosmetics firms such as Saudi Perfumes & Cosmetics Company, as well as foreign brands such as The Body Shop and Lush, include avocado extracts in their product lines, producing creams, lotions, and hair masks that highlight the fruit's health benefits. While the cosmetics industry is smaller than food and beverage and retail, it is expanding as customers seek more natural and organic beauty products.

In Saudi Arabia, the avocado market is divided into two segments: fresh and processed avocados, with each catering to particular consumer preferences and demands. Fresh avocados dominate the market, owing to their popularity with health-conscious customers and adaptability in a variety of culinary uses. In contrast, the processed avocado market includes guacamole, avocado spreads, and pre-packaged avocado snacks. This market is quickly expanding, catering to customers who prefer convenience and ready-to-eat options. Processed avocados are commonly found in supermarkets and speciality stores, with companies such as Alvalle and Carrefour selling pre-packaged guacamole and avocado-based goods. Companies like Carrefour and Lulu Hypermarket are leading the way, aided by effective logistics and distribution networks handled by companies like Al Bakrawe and Al Muhaidib Foods.

In the Saudi avocado market, offline distribution remains the primary channel, however internet distribution is fast expanding and gaining momentum with customers. The offline market benefits from real shop infrastructure, which allows customers to manually check and select avocados. This channel is still popular because of the instant availability of fresh goods and the chance to evaluate quality firsthand. Online distribution, albeit minor in comparison, is fast expanding as e-commerce becomes more popular in Saudi Arabia. Carrefour Online, Danube Online, and Amazon Fresh now provide both fresh and processed avocados. Avocado items are also available through online shopping services such as HungerStation and Deliveroo, which respond to the growing demand for convenience and home delivery. Despite its expansion, internet distribution confronts obstacles such as keeping produce freshness in transit and the requirement for efficient transportation and packaging solutions.



Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• Avocado market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type
• Hass
• Reed
• Fuerte
• Others

By End User
• Food & Beverages
• Retail
• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Others

By Form
• Fresh
• Processed

By Distribution
• Online
• Offline

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Avocado industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.
Keywords:
Avocado, Hass, Reed, Fuerte, Food & Beverages, Retail, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Fresh, Processed, Online, Offline