Avocado trade heats up in the U.S. and Europe, but prices remain below 2024 levels

In week 30, the global avocado trade exhibited mixed trends across key markets. According to intelligence firm Avobook, the United States recorded its highest import volume since week 13, with 1,731 containers and trucks entering the market—an 8% increase from the previous week. 

Mexico accounted for 57% of those imports, followed by Peru (21%) and Colombia (7%). Notably, Peru and Mexico saw weekly market share increases of 28% and 12%, respectively, while Colombia experienced an 11% decline.

Europe received nearly 1,000 containers, representing a 2% weekly increase and higher volumes year-on-year. Peru continued to be the leading source of European imports, accounting for 78% of the volume, followed by South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Colombia, which maintained similar shares as in previous weeks.

In China, current trends continued, with 50 containers arriving from Peru during week 29. However, industry sources forecast a significant increase next week, with more than 100 containers expected. Although prices for sizes 18 to 24 rose by 7%, they remain 10% below 2024 levels.

Peru exported 1,330 avocado shipments in week 29. This reflects a 7% decrease in volume from the previous week, but a 20% increase compared to the same period last year. Europe remained the leading destination for Peruvian avocados, with 56% of the country's exports. It was followed by the U.S. (19%) and Chile (12%).

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