What is an Avocado?
The avocado (Persea americana) is a medium-sized, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is native to the Americas and was first domesticated in Mesoamerica more than 5,000 years ago. Then as now it was prized for its large and unusually oily fruit.
Avocado Suppliers In South Africa
Avolands
Address: Mkondeni, Richmond – KZN, 3212, South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 33 004 0011
Avofresh
Address: Claridge SH, 3215, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:15 pm
Phone: +27 67 281 1434
South African Avocado Growers’ Association
Address: 13 Peace St, Arbor Park, Tzaneen, 0850, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 15 307 3676
AvoFit
Address: Akasia St &, 4th St, Loerie Park, George, 6530, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 83 632 9533
Fruittex
Address: Farm Zoekmakaar, Soekmekaar, Morebeng, 0810, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 12 364 2540
Westfalia Fruits
Address: Randjespark, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 am
Phone: +27 11 237 2047
Avolands Eastern Cape T/a THE ORCHARD
Address: Bushy Park Farm, Seaview Rd, Chelsea, Gqeberha, 6018, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 41 368 6661
Who is the biggest exporter of avocados in South Africa?
The biggest avocado producers and exporters in South Africa include Westfalia Fruit, ZZ2, The Fruit Farm Group, and HL Hall and Sons.
The production of avocados in South Africa is estimated to decrease by 25 percent to 127,000 MT in the 2018/19 MY, from 169,243 MT in the 2017/18 MY.
Where does South Africa get avocados from?
Avocado production in South Africa has traditionally been concentrated in the warm subtropical areas of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in the Northeast of the country between latitudes 22 °S and 25 °S.
How profitable is avocado farming in South Africa?
According to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), the gross value of avocados produced in 2018/2019 was about R1. 42 billion. It has been on an upward trend since 2009 when it was at R170 million.
Why are avocados so expensive in South Africa?
Price of Avocados in South Africa
During the South African avocado season, prices are stable but they go up when its off-season. This is because South Africa has to import avocados from Spain, Israel, and recently Tanzania so as to fill the supply shortage.
Does South Africa export avocado?
Between 45 and 50% of South Africa’s avocados are exported and 10 – 15% is processed into oil and pulp.
How much does an avocado yield per hectare in South Africa?
16 tons per hectare
That, along with adherence to best practices and timely pruning has average yields at 16 tons per hectare, which is roughly double what other South African growers achieve. For some green varieties, yields can even get up to around 40 tons per hectare.