Mercados

Small sizes plentiful and large fruit scarce. What's happening with prices in the US?

The Mexican harvest began with a high presence of small fruit, while the lower supply of large sizes widened the price gap.

US transition: Mexico advances despite decreased volume from Peru and California

Mexico is making its way forward due to the lower participation of Peru and California, which are adjusting the end of their seasons under different strategies.

Avobook and Associação Abacates do Brasil seal a strategic alliance to strengthen the global projection of Brazilian origin

Avobook and Associação Abacates do Brasil join forces to promote Brazilian origin through key market information and greater global visibility.

Chile begins exports focused on Europe and Latin America

Chile begins its exports with 10 initial shipments, prioritizing Europe as the main destination and Latin America in second place.

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Peru maintains volume and dominates arrivals to Europe

Peru registers 995 shipments dispatched in week 32, reaffirming its leadership in Europe by representing 85% of the volume.

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China reduces arrivals but soars prices

With lower arrival volumes, the Chinese market is registering a 75% price increase, doubling the values of last season.

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Europe maintains stability under Peru's leadership.

Europe maintains stable volumes with Peru leading the way, while Colombia prepares its first shipments of the main season.

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US adjusts shipments due to operational slowdown in packaging

An atypical drop in shipments marks the US due to an operational slowdown, while smaller calibers regain value against the .48 caliber.

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The calibers are telling a different story in each market

Sebastián de la Cuadra analyzes how the dynamics of calibers explain the price gap between the US and Europe.

Michoacán and Jalisco accelerate imports at the start of 2026

Both states begin 2026 with higher shipments than in previous years, maintaining the U.S. as their main destination.

Peruvian exports to Europe continue to slow down.

Peruvian shipments adjust their global outputs and reduce the weekly volume shipped to Europe to the lowest level since week 16.

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Shipments in China recover but remain volatile

The Asian market is registering a strong rebound in the receipt of Peruvian shipments, recovering prices in medium sizes.

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Europe: Rotterdam registers rebound in large calibers

Europe slightly increased its revenue, driven by African origins, with upticks in large calibers in Rotterdam.

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Caliber .48 falls in price but maintains a marked value gap

The North American market maintains a stable volume driven by Mexican fruit, while size 48 retains its value gap.

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China receives fewer avocados in August as it awaits new sources.

The decline in Peruvian supply marks the lowest point of the year in China, anticipating the arrival of Chilean fruit in September.

Lowest prices of the year mark the first half of the year in the US.

The massive Mexican supply and the entry of new competitors put downward pressure on the prices of .48 caliber during the first 6 months of the year.

Which countries lead avocado imports in Europe?

The Netherlands leads European reception, the United Kingdom and Germany boost demand, and Peru accounts for 91% of the volume.

Hass avocado imports are growing in China, Japan, and South Korea

China leads growth in Asia, Japan consolidates stability, and South Korea maintains steady expansion in the first half of the year.

Peru: Shipments decrease by 15% compared to 2025

Peruvian shipments have been slowing for five consecutive weeks, redirecting volumes towards Europe while Chile shows recovery in its shipments.

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China: Shipments fall 44% awaiting Chilean avocado exports

Following the adjustment in the receipt of Peruvian volumes, the Chinese market is registering a slight increase in prices for medium sizes in anticipation of the South American volume in September.

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Europe: Medium sizes consolidate upward trend

Europe is slightly increasing its imports, while Peruvian imports are consolidating their dominance, and medium-sized vessels are leading the price charts in Rotterdam and Spain.

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Size 48 leads avocado prices in the US

The North American market maintains a stable volume driven by Mexico, while size 48 is twice as valuable as small fruits after a general drop in prices.

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European avocado market during the first half of 2026

Peru led shipments to Europe in the first half of 2026, while Colombia marked the largest expansion.

Mexico leads the world in Hass avocado supply with Michoacán

Mexico and Peru led the world supply of Hass avocados in the first half of 2026, with Michoacán reaching 38,400 containers.

Peru: Shipments fall 14% compared to 2025

Peruvian international shipments continue their downward trend, redirecting most of their volume towards Europe in anticipation of the Chilean season.

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China: Shipments cut by more than half and prices fall to 2023 levels

Following the increase recorded in the previous week, the Chinese market is slowing its inflow and adjusting the prices of sizes 18 to 24 downwards.

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Europe: Medium sizes on the rise in Rotterdam and Spain

Europe slightly increases its arrivals while Peruvian origin consolidates its dominance and medium formats lead the prices.

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US: .48 caliber doubles the price of smaller formats

The North American market maintains a slight increase in volume driven by Mexico, while the lower availability of large fruit drives up prices for size 48.

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Chile reaches record imports of Peruvian avocados

Chile sets a three-year record for avocado imports from Peru, although the larger volume puts downward pressure on prices.

Medium and small calibers are gaining ground in the US

Medium and small avocado sizes are gaining value in the US and Europe in the face of commercial pressure from large sizes.

Mexico begins season with a gradual supply and stable sizes

The 2026-2027 Mexican avocado season kicks off with fruit from the wild flower, a better balance of sizes, and stable prices in the U.S.

Avocado from Jalisco strengthens its position in Canada

With an early harvest and a stable supply, Jalisco is consolidating its position in the Canadian market in anticipation of high demand in the summer of 2026.

Peruvian avocado: July puts the season to the test

Peruvian avocados face a key month of volume concentration and climatic dilemmas before the end of their campaign.

Dominican and Peruvian avocados complement each other in the market

Oniel Núñez Guzmán's analysis details how seasonality avoids direct competition and connects the campaigns of both avocado origins.

China and South Korea: A Comparison of Curves in Asia

While China shows volatility and slowdown, the South Korean market is consolidating itself as a stable and attractive destination for exporters.

Peruvian avocado accounts for over 90% of imports in Europe

The European market is stabilizing its arrivals below 1,000 containers per week while Spain is bringing forward its campaign closing.

Avocado in the United States: Who supplements the supply during the overlap of Mexican harvests?

While Mexico maintains its leadership in the U.S. avocado market, California is consolidating its position as the main complementary source during the transition between harvests. Avobook data also shows a later entry of Peruvian suppliers and a sharp drop in shipments from Colombia compared to 2025.

Avocado prices double in the US

Lower supply from Mexico drives up avocado prices in the US, causing size 48 to double in value in just three weeks.

Mexico consolidates its dominance in the US market.

The strong flow of avocados from Mexico will lead the US market in 2026, reordering the share of other global origins.

The avocado market enters a phase of stability as expectations for Mexico grow

After weeks of various movements, the key issues of this week could be summarized under the name of "stability and expectations," because it is the situation that best describes the two largest avocado markets: the United States and Europe.

European avocado market: prices, imports and trends

Record in Europe: 21,500 containers of avocados enter in 23 weeks, putting downward pressure on large sizes and upward pressure on small sizes.

Avocados from Jalisco are betting on quality to face the new global competitive landscape.

Mexican avocado volumes reach historic levels and prices face constant pressure.

Europe deepens decline in large calibers since week 16

The 2026 season has shown narrower price differences between sizes compared to previous years. However, Europe is beginning to show increased pressure on larger sizes, while the United States maintains a more balanced pricing structure.

Avocado in China, Japan and South Korea: a market where suppliers are reorganizing

While Peru maintains a strong hold in China, Japan is experiencing a structural change with Jalisco's rise over Michoacán, and Chile continues to gain ground in South Korea in a season marked by strong variations in avocado arrivals and a growing redistribution among suppliers.

Avocado market after May 5: prices remain low and fruit volume remains high

Prices for a 25-pound box remain at almost half of 2025 levels, and the industry anticipates weeks of continued high supply of avocados from Mexico, California, and Peru.

Peru doubles its avocado shipments to Chile

The increase is due to the return of more typical volumes from Peru, after a 2025 season marked by low revenues.