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• an introduction
• research importance
• research aims
• avocado
• Why is the avocado one of the fruits of economic benefit?
• The economic future of avocado cultivation
• Conclusion
• the reviewer

an introduction

Avocados have become one of the financially important tropical fruits in the global market. The production and consumption of avocados has expanded greatly in the past 150 years, due to two main factors;First: the increase in consumption among the population that has known the fruit since the past (for example: residents of Mexico and California) and second: the increasing expansion of new markets around the world in countries where the consumption of avocado was not common before (for example: Europe, Japan and China),Given the increase in the number of countries, especially in the Mediterranean region, in avocado production, it is very likely that the total production and consumption of avocados will continue to increase globally, and avocados are mainly consumed fresh, and most market and economic studies in the world indicate that The worldwide avocado market was valued at approximately $13.64 billion in 2018.It is expected to reach $21.5 billion by 2026, highlighting the financial importance of the crop. (1)
According to the FAO, global production of avocados exceeded 6.4 million tons in 2018, registering an increase of 6.7% over the previous year, while the total increase in production from 2000 to 2018 was about 136% (FAO Report, 2018). (2)

research importance

The importance of this research lies in discussing one of the most important economic influences of the agricultural market in the world, which is avocado cultivation, which has become the leader in the field of agriculture for many countries by reaping enormous and important economic fruits.

research aims

This research aims to:

• Shedding light on avocado cultivation in terms of discussing the most important environmental and climatic factors and conditions that contribute to its growth.
• Review the most important statistics and figures that explain the economic importance of avocados, and shed light on the economic future of avocados.

avocado

Avocados, a fruit not a vegetable, are believed to have originated in Mexico and Central and South America, where avocado trees were first planted in Florida in 1833 and then in California in 1856, and according to NASS, California now accounts for the majority of avocado production in the United States, followed by Florida and Hawaii .Avocado is a fruit in the family Lauraceae and is one of the most important commercial fruit products in many countries, both domestically and exported to markets. Ice cream and milkshakes are high in protein, several minerals (zinc and selenium) and vitamins (A, C and E), and avocado oil is fairly easy to digest as it is unsaturated and has a low sugar content. (3)

Avocado cultivation in Turkey

Avocados are rich in proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Their oil content consists of polyunsaturated fatty acids. They also provide a large proportion of the daily nutritional requirements and make an important contribution to a balanced diet.

89% of avocados in Turkey are grown in Antalya, where the area for avocado production has now reached 500 hectares. Avocados are produced in semi-tropical and medium climates where water consumption is generally high and where trees of this species cannot usually be grown on a commercial scale without supplemental irrigation Freshwater resources are increasingly overexploited in many parts of the world, with direct negative consequences for food production and humankind. (14)

Why is avocado considered an economic fruit?

Avocado is a fruit with a core, which is a creamy texture that grows in tropical climates. Unlike other fruits that consist mostly of carbohydrates, avocados have an unusual texture due to their high content of healthy fats. It has a lot of nutritional benefits, as it contains fat-soluble vitamins less common in other fruits, and contains high levels of vitamins B5 and and K and E, protein and unsaturated fatty acids. On average, one avocado contains twice as much potassium as a banana. From guacamole to avocado toast, avocado salad, avocado ice cream or avocado oil, the avocado also has interesting properties and benefits that have been recognized and used in the pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Cosmetics, that is, it is a mass-produced commodity that brings many benefits. (15)

The economic future of avocado cultivation

The global avocado market is expected to grow by USD 4.37 billion during 2022-2024, at a compound annual growth rate of 6% during the forecast period. Global reports on the global avocado market provide a comprehensive analysis as well as market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as the report provides up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, total market environment, and driven market In addition, the adoption of new technologies is expected to boost the growth of the global avocado market as well. (15.14)

Conclusion

Avocado production is increasing in terms of area and volume all over the world due to the increasing demand from consumers around the world, as the demand for trees exceeds the capacity of the nurseries to produce trees, and Mexico is the largest producer so far, but there are more countries participating in global trade China is a large consumer of fruit and is now among the top 10 growers, meaning that when the crop becomes better known it will become one of the most widely traded and cultivated varieties.

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