Chilean avocados project 285,000 tons for the 2026-27 season, their highest level in 17 years

• The estimate represents a growth of close to 10% compared to the previous season and would place national production at its highest level since the 2009-2010 cycle.
• The good performance reflects the improvements in productivity, technology and agronomic management achieved by the industry, in a scenario where the planted area has remained stable and has even registered a slight reduction.
  
  

Santiago, August 21, 2026.– Paltas de Chile projects a production of 285,000 tons for the 2026-27 season, a figure higher than the 265,000 tons achieved during the previous campaign and which would represent the largest volume produced by the national industry since the 2009-2010 season, when 292,000 tons were recorded.

Estimates for this new cycle confirm the productive consolidation the sector has shown in recent years. This performance is due to a combination of favorable growing conditions, improvements in agronomic management, and a growing adoption of technologies aimed at optimizing resource use and increasing field yields.

This growth is particularly significant considering that it has not been accompanied by a substantial expansion of cultivated land. In fact, the latest fruit crop surveys show a slight reduction in planted hectares, indicating that the increase in production is primarily due to greater productivity and efficiency in the industry.

“Projecting 285,000 tons is very good news and confirms our industry's ability to produce more and better. And it's good news for the country, because a significant portion of what we produce is consumed in Chile. It's a fruit deeply connected to our diet and culture, and that allows us to have a very solid domestic market, which coexists with an ever-increasing international presence,” stated Francisco Contardo-Sfeir, CEO of Paltas de Chile.

This increased fruit availability will allow Chile to continue supplying a particularly important domestic market. In 2025, avocado consumption in Chile reached a record 8.9 kilos per person, solidifying the country's position as the second largest consumer of Hass avocados worldwide, second only to Mexico.

At the same time, the industry will continue to strengthen its international presence. Currently, Chilean avocados reach nearly 40 markets, with Europe as its main destination and a growing presence in Latin America, particularly Argentina, along with development opportunities in North America and Asia.

“We have very strong demand both within and outside of Chile. The challenge is to take advantage of this good moment to continue consolidating markets, open new opportunities for our fruit and, at the same time, maintain the quality and sustainability standards that distinguish Chilean avocados,” added Contardo-Sfeir.

This production development is part of the sustainability roadmap promoted by Paltas de Chile in recent years, which includes concrete commitments in areas such as water management, energy efficiency, community relations, and good agricultural practices. The association's goal is to continue strengthening a competitive industry prepared to meet the increasing demands of production, the environment, and the market.

About Chilean Avocados

Paltas de Chile is an independent association representing Chilean farmers, marketers, and exporters. Its purpose is to foster the sustainability of the industry, disseminate best practices, and promote the consumption of Chilean avocados in both the domestic and international markets, ensuring their high quality standards.