Avocados production in Portugal
In 2024 Portugal produced 40,480 t of avocados, the 28th largest in the world (0.36% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 4,250 ha, yield 9.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 40,480 t
- World rank
- 28 of 73
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 40,480 t
- 2024
Avocados in Portugal, 1990–2024 (tonnes)
Portugal compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.36%
- Yield, t/ha
- 9.5
- world 11.2 (−15%)
- kg per person
- 3.88
- world 1.38
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | DR Congo | 62,006 | 0.55% |
| 27 | Angola | 61,391 | 0.55% |
| 28 | Portugal | 40,480 | 0.36% |
| 29 | Côte d'Ivoire | 37,411 | 0.33% |
| 30 | New Zealand | 36,013 | 0.32% |
Map of world production of avocados
Share of the world total; Portugal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,480 | +21% | 4,250 | 9.52 |
| 2023 | 33,580 | +30% | 3,580 | 9.38 |
| 2022 | 25,790 | +28% | 3,190 | 8.08 |
| 2021 | 20,170 | +22% | 2,570 | 7.85 |
| 2020 | 16,560 | +24% | 2,340 | 7.08 |
| 2019 | 13,370 | — | 1,980 | 6.75 |
| 1994 | 13,000 | −20% | 10,200 | 1.27 |
| 1993 | 16,300 | −16% | 10,600 | 1.54 |
| 1992 | 19,400 | −4.4% | 10,700 | 1.81 |
| 1991 | 20,300 | −4.7% | 11,200 | 1.81 |
| 1990 | 21,300 | — | 11,200 | 1.90 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 10,197 t USD 33.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 26 of 94
- Imports
- 13,264 t USD 36.6 m
- Importer rank
- 31 of 147
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of avocados in Portugal?
Portugal produced 40,480 t in 2024, 0.36% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Portugal rank in the world for production of avocados?
Portugal ranked 28th of 73 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Mexico with 24.6% of the world total.
What is the yield of avocados in Portugal?
9.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (40,480 t from 4,250 ha), against a world average of 11.2 t/ha.
Does Portugal export or import avocados?
In 2024 Portugal reported exports of 10,197 t (USD 33.3 m) and imports of 13,264 t (USD 36.6 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.