Do you like Avocados?
(1) Avocados are a healthy and delicious fruit.
Avocados are popular in many dishes, such as guacamole, salads, and smoothies. Along with being high in fiber and low in sugar, they are have healthy fats which are good for your heart and brain.
They can be expensive because they are not native to the United States, and must be imported from other countries. Fun fact, California produces 90% of the avocados in the United States.
(2) Avocado prices are influenced by many factors.
This is a dataset that can be used to forecast Avocado prices by considering the type (organic/conventional), seasonality, and average flutation levels. Organic avocados are on average more expensive throughout the year, but also experience higher levels of price fluctuation than conventional. Fluctuations do not happen on a fixed frequency. For both types, prices peak between September and October, with a significant drop at the end of the year.
Source: Kaggle
(3) Consumers' Main Drivers for buying Avocados in the US
This study by the Hass Avocado Board surveyed 2,400 adult grocery shoppers from the US in 2022 about why they purchase Avocados. Some of the top value drivers for consumers buying Avocados include health benefits and preferences towards the taste and texture. 79% of respondents said they believe Avocados are healthy. Some consumers and their families also enjoy the uniqueness of the fruit (or vegetable if you want) but Avocados being their favorite fruit was the lowest response at 43%. The price is also a lower driver, most likely due to the fluctuating price and widely accepted notion that Avocados are expensive.
Source: Hass Avocado Board
(4) Consumption Analysis of Avocados
This Tastewise study analyzes what consumers use Avocados for and what they use it with. The top rising consumer need for them for is as a source of protein, nearly double of the runner up response. The study suggests this is because the major diet associated with Avocados is veganism. The top ingredient complementing Avocados is toast. Social conversations about avocados have decreased by 19.38% over 2024, and 35.80% of restaurants offer avocado on their menus.
Source: Tastewise
(5) Thanks for reading!
I hope you learned something new about Avocados and their popularity! Here are some cool recipes you can try at home with your avocados: