Evolution of the global market
Canada is growing as a destination for Mexican avocados.
Canadian imports increased between 2021 and 2025. Mexico accounted for approximately 94% of the volume, while Peru expanded its presence.
October 14, 2026
Evolution of Canadian imports (2021-2025)
Canada ended 2025 with an increase in avocado imports compared to 2021, with Mexico remaining its main supplier. According to data analysis by Avobook, the market grew from 5,044 shipments to 5,238 during the period studied, an increase of 5.6%.
While the highest volume is expected in 2025, market growth has not been continuous. In 2022, imports decreased by 13.6%, reaching 4,360 containers. The following year they increased again, reaching 5,300 containers. In 2024 they fell again to 4,974, and finally, the increase to 5,238 shipments was recorded in 2025.
Comparing Canadian imports to 2022, growth reached 22.2%, representing a significant recovery compared to that period. In comparison, the increase compared to 2021 was more moderate.
Michoacán and Jalisco lead the supply
Mexico holds a leading position among export origins. In 2025, Michoacán shipped 3,660 containers and Jalisco 1,327, representing 93.6% of all registered Canadian imports.
The relative importance of both states did not remain unchanged. Michoacán increased its share from 1,938 shipments sent in 2021, while Jalisco decreased from 1,937. However, overall, Mexico's avocado shipments grew from 4,875 to 4,987 between 2021 and 2025.
This growth not only represents an increase in Mexican fruit exports. The figure also corresponds to approximately 39% of the increase in Canadian fruit imports.
Peru expands its presence between weeks 21 and 30
Although Mexico is the leading exporter to the Canadian market, Peru has also increased its share. In 2025, it shipped 314 containers, representing 5.9% of total shipments. This volume surpasses the 249 containers registered in 2022 and positions the Andean country as the main supplier alongside Mexico. Colombia also contributes to the list of countries of origin with occasional shipments.
The analysis conducted by Avobook, covering weeks 1 through 40, shows that Michoacán and Jalisco are currently the main suppliers to Canada during the observed period. Meanwhile, Peru's presence increases between weeks 21 and 30, decreasing towards the end of the evaluation.
While this distribution allows us to identify a greater Peruvian presence during the weeks indicated, it does not in itself demonstrate that there is a shortage window or a guaranteed commercial opportunity for other origins.
This distribution allows us to identify when Peru had a greater presence in the period shown, but it does not by itself demonstrate that there is a gap in supply or a guaranteed commercial opportunity for other suppliers.
Commercial challenges and competition in the Canadian market
Avobook's data identifies Canada as a market with moderate growth between 2021 and 2025, heavily reliant on Mexican avocados. For this origin, future trade challenges are positioned to be a priority. For other countries, it is necessary to consider both the total volume of the Canadian market and the weekly competition in a market primarily supplied by Michoacán and Jalisco.
