Avocado market finds balance as US volumes ease and China prices firm

The United States avocado market is finding renewed calm as imports declined in late January, intelligence firm Avobook notes in its latest report. In Europe, shipments remained stable, while China posted higher prices on limited supply, and Chilean exports rebounded.

By the end of week 4, the US recorded approximately 1,980 shipments, down eight percent week-on-week but still slightly higher than 2025. Mexico supplied 98 percent of the total volume, with small contributions from California, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia.

Global avocado market flows adjust

The week showed a notable shift in origin shares, with some suppliers gaining ground while others declined. 

European avocado shipments closed week 5 at 637 containers, nearly unchanged from the prior week and just below the 2025 record levels. Israel led the European supply, followed by Spain and Colombia. 

China continued to operate at reduced volumes, with only 13 shipments from Chile during the week. Prices strengthened significantly, rising above year-ago levels.

The Latin American country, meanwhile, posted an export rebound toward the end of week 4, shipping 177 containers with gains both week-on-week and year-over-year. Europe absorbed most of the Chilean volume, followed by other regional markets and Asia.

*All images are referential. 

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