- Australia’s avocado supplies are quickly running out as the demand increases
- The average Australian eats almost four kilograms of avocados each year
- Australians avocado consumption could equal Mexico’s 10kg per person a year
- 20,000 tonnes of avocados may be imported from New Zealand over summer
Grazing on smashed avo on toast at your local cafe may just become a thing of the past as Australia’s avocado supplies rapidly diminish.
The trendy fruit that once was blamed for costing Millennials home ownership is quickly running out with new reports the average Australian chows down almost four kilograms of avocados each year according to The Australian.
As avocado consumption has increased almost 10 per cent in the last year, 20,000 tonnes of the favourite fruit will potentially be imported from New Zealand to meet demands over summer.
Grazing on smashed avo may become history as Australia’s avocado supplies rapidly diminish
The average Australian eats almost four kilograms of avocados a year, lowering supplies
Australia is expected to import 20,000 tonnes of avocados from New Zealand over summer
Despite the popular dish hitting prices of about $18 across Sydney cafes, avocado consumption is unlikely to slow down as it has more than doubled in the past decade.
With the high growth rate, some people are suggesting Australians could equal Mexico’s avocado intake with the average person eating 10 kilograms of the healthy fruit a year.
Whether they’re smashed over some sourdough toast with goats cheese or used to serve lattes in, avocados continue to be a popular choice because of their tasty health benefits.
Western Australia currently produces about one-third of Australia’s avocados, which go through waves of production due to the fruit growing at a slower rate after the first two years.
However, new avocado plantations in the west will begin producing fruit within the next few years, which will respond to the demand.
Western Australia currently produces about one-third of Australia’s avocados and is set to produce more with new plantations
New avocado plantations in the west will begin producing fruit within the next few years