Avocado markets shift as US prices drop and European demand grows
The international avocado market showed contrasting trends across major markets last week, according to Avobook's Week 45 report. Shipments and prices moved in opposite directions between the United States, Europe, and China.
The US received 1,437 avocado shipments, down nine percent week-on-week, but up 16 percent from the same period in 2024. Mexico continues to dominate the avocado market with a 95 percent share, while Colombia has increased volumes by 150 percent, although it still represents less than one percent of the total.
Prices in the US fell sharply for large fruit (sizes 32–40, roughly 5.5 to 6.3 ounces each), down 11 percent, while smaller size 84 avocados prices rose six percent.
Europe's avocado market sees shifting origins
European ports received 642 avocado shipments, a 7 percent increase from week 44 and an 18 percent year-on-year increase. Chilean supplies led with a 59 percent share of total arrivals, followed by Colombia (19 percent) and Israel (13 percent).
In Rotterdam, larger-sized fruit prices rose up to 19 percent, while smaller avocados declined in price. Shipments from Peru and Mexico decreased, while Chile and Colombia expanded their market presence.
China trends upward, but prices ease
The Chinese market recorded 27 shipments, up eight percent from last week. Chile supplied 89 percent of total imports, followed by Peru with the remaining 11 percent. Prices for medium-sized avocados fell by five percent.
Meanwhile, Chilean exports declined 18 percent week-on-week, continuing a downward trend seen in recent weeks.
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