Denmark greatly depends on avocado imports for domestic consumption. Its temperate climate with cold winters and warm summers can’t support commercial avocado production. The average rainfall is about 800mm per year and temperatures can be as low as 1°C and as high as 18°C.
Majority of avocados sold in Denmark are found in supermarkets. The biggest number of consumers in the country is found in the cities of Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense. Smaller retail outlets, wholesale outlets and fresh produce markets around Denmark also trade in smaller quantities of avocados.
Denmark Avocado Imports
Imports of avocado in Denmark were valued at nearly 71 million US Dollars in 2021. Even though it’s a slight drop from the previous year, it is the other record high value since 2019. The sharpest climb was from 2017 to 2018 when the import value rose from about 52 million US Dollars to around 63 million US Dollars.
Here are the total values in import of avocados in Denmark between 2012 and 2021.
Avocado Price in Denmark per kg
The cost of a kilo of imported avocados in Denmark can be between 20 Danish Krone (2.83 US Dollars) and 30 Danish Krone (4.25 US Dollars). This is based on the average import price per kg. This wholesale price has stayed at 25 Danish Krone (3.54 US Dollars) in the recent past.
Retail prices of avocado per piece vary from seller to seller. The Danish can buy imported avocados for most part 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 Denmark 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. Denmark imports a bulk of avocado during their summer months from June up to August. It brings in small amounts of avocado the rest of the year from countries whose season comes later.
Avocado in Denmark
Denmark is gradually turning into 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 Denmark 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 Denmark are packed in both 4kg and 10kg cartons.
Avocado imports have to first go through the Danish Customs and Tax Administration (SKAT). They are then tested using certain food safety protocols set by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA). The government of Denmark sets the requirements for importers of horticultural produce like avocado through the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
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.