Avocado exports shift as U.S. shipments rise 9%, Mexico maintains lead

Avocado shipments experienced notable shifts in major export destinations last week. The U.S. received 1,564 shipments, marking a 9% increase from the previous week, according to the latest Avobook report. 

Mexico maintained its dominant position, accounting for 52% of U.S. imports, while Peru held a 26% share. California’s exports represented 15%, and Colombia contributed 7%. Mexico and Peru increased exports by 20%, whereas California and Colombia saw declines of 21% and 9%, respectively.

Market prices reflected some variation; large-sized avocados decreased by 20%, while medium sizes saw price increases: size 60 up 12%, size 70 up 10%, and size 84 up 9%. 

In Europe, avocado supply totaled 954 containers, down 9% week-over-week. Peru led with 76% of shipments, followed by Colombia (9%), South Africa (7%), and Kenya–Tanzania (7%). 

The reduction in supply put upward pressure on medium-sized avocados, with size 18 and size 30 prices in the Netherlands rising 3% and falling 12%, respectively. In Spain, size 18 dropped 25%, and size 22 decreased 11%.

In China, shipment numbers remained irregular. Only 31 shipments arrived from Peru, a 73% decrease compared to the previous week. Overall, weekly arrivals have shown no consistent pattern.

Peru’s export volume for week 27 totaled 1,427 containers, representing a 2% decline from the prior week but a 26% increase compared to the same period last year. More than half of exports (54%) were destined for Europe, with the U.S. accounting for 16%, Asia 15%, and Chile 10%, according to Peru’s export data.

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