US avocado shipments spike early and set the tone for 2026

Avocado shipments into the United States welcomed week 4 at a fast pace, with more than 2,100 shipments recorded, Avobook notes in its latest report. 

The total marked a 16 percent increase from the prior week and ran 14 percent higher than the same period in 2025, making the US the most active destination among major global markets at the start of the year.

Mexico supplied 97 percent of the volume during week 3, underscoring its continued role as the primary origin.

Global avocado shipments remain slow

Outside the US, activity varied by region. Europe recorded about 576 shipments in week 4, down 17 percent from the previous week. Israel and Spain led the supply into European markets.

China continued to see limited volumes. Week 3 arrivals totaled 22 shipments from Chile, although prices for medium-sized fruit increased by about 24 percent. Despite the gain, overall volumes remained below historical levels for this time of year.

Chile’s own export performance slowed during week 3, with an estimated 140 shipments leaving the country. That figure represented an 18 percent decline from the previous week and a four percent decrease compared with the same week last season. 

Export destinations focused on Latin America, which accounted for 54 percent of shipments, followed by Europe at 30 percent and Asia at 16 percent. No shipments moved to the US during the week.

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