Global avocado trade sees mixed trends across key markets

Avocado arrivals in the United States reached 1,539 trucks and containers in week 35, down three percent from the previous week, but up eight percent year-on-year. According to Avobook’s latest intelligence report, Mexico accounted for 73 percent of the US volume, followed by Peru (13 percent), California (10 percent), and Colombia (3 percent).

European markets recorded 775 avocado arrivals, marking an eight percent weekly decline but a nine percent year-over-year increase. Peru remained the leading supplier on the continent with 71 percent market share, while Kenya contributed 13 percent and Colombia 11 percent. 

Prices rose significantly in Europe, with large-size fruit increasing by up to 36 percent, and some segments in Spain seeing spikes of up to 50 percent.

Conversely, China’s avocado imports dropped sharply to just seven shipments, potentially a correction after the more than 50 in prior weeks. Prices fell four percent week-on-week and are currently 55 percent below levels seen during the same period in 2024—the lowest in four years for this time of year.

Peru continues to be a dominant exporter with 941 weekly shipments, a 13 percent decline from the previous week but still ahead of 2024 volumes. Europe took 70 percent of Peru’s exports, while the US received 13 percent, Chile 10 percent, and Asia 7 percent.

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