Logistics
Peruvian avocados in Asia: a logistical challenge of up to 60 days
ProHass projects exporting 80,000 tons of Peruvian avocados to Asia in 2026. Logistics are key, with journeys ranging from 26 days to Korea to 60 days to India.
October 5, 2026
Asia is gaining ground as a destination for Peruvian avocados , but its expansion poses a logistical challenge that varies depending on the market. Arturo Medina's presentation at the Jalisco congress places exports to the region at 30,175 tons in 2020 and projects 80,425 tons by 2026.
If that estimate is correct, the volume will be approximately 2.7 times that recorded in 2020. However, Asia includes destinations with very different arrival times: from the 26 to 29 days indicated for South Korea to the 60 days corresponding to India.
Different distances within the same regional market
The presentation identifies the following average arrival times of the merchandise at its destination:
- South Korea: between 26 and 29 days.
- Japan: between 27 and 29 days.
- China : between 30 and 33 days.
- Philippines: between 45 and 50 days.
- Thailand: 47 days.
- Malaysia: 50 days.
- India: 60 days.
These figures illustrate why the logistical challenge must be assessed on a country-by-country basis. The estimated transit time for India is roughly double that of Japan or South Korea, while Malaysia and the Philippines also have longer transit times than major destinations in Northeast Asia.
For comparison, the same presentation indicates 12 to 14 days for the United States and 21 days for the European continent .
New openings with extended routes
The markets included are Malaysia, scheduled to open in 2024, and the Philippines, in 2025. Both expand destination options, although their average arrival times are among the longest of the Asian markets presented.
The opening of these markets presents a diversification opportunity. However, regional figures alone do not allow us to determine how much of the projected volume for 2026 will correspond to each market, nor do they confirm the start of commercial shipments to all destinations.
Projected growth of Peruvian avocados in Asia
The projection of 80,425 tons reflects the greater scale that Asia could reach for Peruvian fruit. Arrival times provide a second dimension for analyzing this expansion: the journey the avocado must complete before being sold.
The presentation offers average references per market, without detailing routes, shipping services, or variations between ports. Therefore, the timeframes should be understood as a guide for comparing destinations, and not as a guaranteed duration for each shipment.
Growth towards Asia opens up trade opportunities, but requires considering each destination with its own logistical conditions. The difference between 26 and 60 days shows that a regional strategy also needs a country-by-country assessment.
