Europe remains stable in volume but faces price pressure
Europe grows 53% year-on-year with a drop in prices by size
Week 12 in Europe maintains stable volume, led by Peru (26%), with falling prices and greater pressure on small sizes.
The European avocado market remained virtually unchanged in week 12 compared to the previous week, with a change of less than 1%. However, when compared to the same period in 2025, the volume shows a significant increase of 53%.
The market composition shows a high degree of diversification in terms of origins. Peru is the leading supplier with a 26% share, followed by Israel with 22% and Spain with 19%. Further behind are Colombia with 12%, Chile with 6%, and Morocco, South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania, each with 4%.
In terms of weekly variations, Kenya and Chile stand out with increases, along with Peru, which saw a 27% increase in shipments compared to the previous week, continuing its upward trend. In contrast, Spain and Morocco registered significant declines, with drops of 21% and 37%, respectively.
In terms of prices, week 12 shows a general decline in Rotterdam. Larger sizes experienced a less pronounced decrease, while medium sizes saw drops of between 5% and 10%, and small sizes around 3%. In Spain, however, large sizes showed an increase of nearly 10%.
From the industry perspective, Gabriel Katkovcin notes that Europe will have a solid supply in the coming weeks, with no signs of physical shortages. The sustained increase in volumes from Peru, along with the stable presence from Colombia, will ensure a steady flow of fruit. In this context, extreme price fluctuations are not expected; rather, prices should remain stable in the mid-range, with some downward pressure on smaller sizes and greater resilience on larger sizes.
