Macau’s reliance on avocado imports is mainly because of limited arable land. The land under cultivation is for fresh vegetables. Even though Macau enjoys hot humid summers and mild winters, its geography can’t support avocado production. The territory lies at a very low altitude and has a small land area.
A bulk of avocados sold in Macau is found in a wholesale market for fresh produce in Ilha Verde. The biggest number of consumers in the territory are in the city of Macau and the areas around Taipa and Coloane. Supermarkets, smaller retail outlets and municipal wet markets also trade in smaller quantities of avocados.
Macau Avocado Imports
Imports of avocado in Macau were valued at nearly 2 million US Dollars in 2021. Compared to the previous year, it is an increase of 21%. The sharpest climb was from 2017 to 2018 when the import value rose from about 568,000 US Dollars to around 1.2 million US Dollars.
Here are the total values in import of avocados in Macau between 2012 and 2021.
Avocado Price in Macau per kg
The cost of a kilo of imported avocados in Macau can be between 20 Macanese Pataca (2.48 US Dollars) and 30 Macanese Pataca (3.71 US Dollars). This is based on the average import price per kg. This wholesale price has gone as high as 34 Macanese Pataca (4.21 US Dollars) in the recent past.
Just like any fruit, retail prices of one avocado vary depending on the seller. The Macanese can buy imported avocados for most of the year because they are sourced from a few nations. Market timing also determines the price range as late season avocados get a premium over early season avocados.
Avocado consumers in Macau can also find either good discounts or higher prices depending on the time of shopping. Being a seasonal fruit, avocado prices are adjusted based on supply. Macau imports a bulk of avocado during their summer months from May up to September. It brings in small amounts of avocado the rest of the year from countries whose season comes later.
Avocado in Macau
Macau can be considered a high-value avocado market. The country takes in major commercial varieties such as Hass and Fuerte. But it also brings in minor commercial green skin varieties. Many avocado consumers in Macau prefer Hass avocados that are small in size because of their lower cost.
The logistical costs that come with importing avocados are a major factor in setting their retail prices. The type, quality and size of avocado is the other factor behind its selling price. Avocados exported to Macau are packed in both 4kg and 10kg cartons.
Avocado imports have to first go through the Customs of Macao Special Administrative Region. They are then tested using certain food safety protocols set by the Department of Food Safety. The government of Macau sets the requirements for importers of horticultural produce like avocado through the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM).
Importing Avocado from Kenya
Here is a top avocado exporter in Kenya.
Freshela Exporters
Freshela is a Kenyan based company that engages in the sourcing, processing and exporting of avocados and other fresh produce.
Freshela is a proud exporter of Kenyan avocados. We source avocados from our company farm and partner farms.
We give competitive pricing to our customers and guarantee reliable delivery time.
We use a modern grading machine to achieve desired avocado weight. The fruit is also graded to eliminate any with physical quality defects.
We pack avocado fruit for both air and sea freights. All of our avocado packing is approved by FDA and is certified by HACCP Quality Assurance.