US avocado imports stay strong as Europe feels the squeeze
Avocado imports remained elevated in the United States during week 50, with an estimated 1,434 shipments entering the country, Avobook notes in its week 51 report. Supplies were driven overwhelmingly by Mexico, which accounted for 96 percent of total volume.
While arrivals declined four percent from the previous week, volumes remained 24 percent higher year-on-year, underscoring continued strength in US supply, according to the report.
European avocado imports slide, Israel takes the lead
In contrast, Europe received 559 avocado shipments in week 50, down three percent from the prior week and 29 percent lower than the same period last year. The report shows a shift in supplier leadership, with Israel emerging as the top origin for avocado imports, representing 28 percent of total arrivals.
Colombia followed with a 22 percent share, while Chile and Spain each accounted for 20 percent. Morocco trailed with nine percent. On a week-over-week basis, Spain posted a 50 percent increase in shipments, and Israel grew volumes by 17 percent. Colombia remained stable, while Chile registered a 41 percent decline.
China also saw a reduction in avocado imports during the week, receiving 33 shipments. That total marked a 42 percent drop from the previous week and a 13 percent decline compared with the same week last year. Supply remained highly concentrated, with Chile accounting for 97 percent of shipments, while Mexico contributed a single shipment, according to the report.
Chile dispatched 202 avocado shipments globally in week 50, a volume that remained essentially flat week over week and increased six percent year-over-year. Europe absorbed the largest share at 45 percent, followed by Latin America at 37 percent, Asia at 14 percent, and the United States taking a marginal share.
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