State of Mexico avocado sector awaits green light for US exports
Add Fresh Fruit Portal to GoogleGrowers in the State of Mexico are ready to supply avocado lovers across the border. The sector is eagerly awaiting regulatory paperwork before sending its first commercial volumes north into the lucrative United States market.
At the 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida, Luis Eduardo Juárez, general director of the Association of Avocado Producers and Exporters of the State of Mexico (APEAMEX), told FreshFruitPortal.com that the sector can initiate cross-border shipments immediately upon obtaining official clearance.
“If we receive notification tomorrow, we can begin shipping right away. Our orchards and packinghouses are certified, and we are completely ready,” Juárez said.
The executive explained that more orchards now meet the compliance protocols and technical documentation required for US export eligibility. However, associated growers report that total production volume declined this season.
Climate pressures the state’s output
Weather anomalies have curtailed farm output across the state’s avocado groves. APEAMEX member Alexis Vázquez reported a nearly 40 percent drop in his production this year, which he attributed to irregular rainfall patterns that disrupted historical seasonal trends.
The grower said his operational priority for the upcoming production cycle centers on lowering overhead costs without compromising fruit quality.
Beyond entry into the US market, APEAMEX seeks to diversify its overseas customer base to reduce market dependency. Juárez said the trade association plans to increase shipments to Canada, target commercial avenues in Japan and Europe, and advance trade talks across the Middle East and Asia. The group also views Central America and Brazil as viable outlets within Latin America.
Roberto Rubí, a veteran grower producing approximately 2,205 short tons of avocados annually, told FreshFruitPortal.com that he first entered the industry with roughly 1,000 trees before he was able to scale his operation into international supply chains. He currently routes fruit through a packinghouse in Jalisco that manages export programs to Japan and Canada.
Rubí identified price volatility as the primary operational challenge for growers. He credited regional soil chemistry, local climate, and water security for his packout quality, adding that properly managed avocado trees sustain commercial yields across multiple decades.
Member growers stated that their long-term strategy focuses on marketing fruit quality, aligning regional producers, and expanding rural economic development across the State of Mexico.
*Main image by FreshFruitPortal.com. Other images via Shutterstock
The second edition of the Global Avocado Summit will be held on November 11, 2026, at the Monticello Casino Events Center in Santiago, Chile. Organized by Paltas de Chile and Yentzen Group, the meeting seeks to bring together the main players in a growing industry
The event has established itself as a key space for addressing commercial and sustainability issues in the industry, bringing together producers, exporters, buyers, certifiers, and innovators to analyze the sector’s challenges and opportunities.
For more info, contact events@yentzengroup.com
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