Week 47 ended with 635 avocado shipments arriving at major European ports, a 3% decrease compared to the previous week and a 13% drop compared to the same period year-on-year. The distribution by origin showed a greater presence from Chile, which accounted for 49% of the total. This was followed by Colombia with 24%, Israel with 14%, Morocco with 8%, and Spain with approximately 3%. Smaller volumes were also recorded from South Africa, Mexico, and other origins.

Spain's case showed a particular trend. Although its share remains limited, the 16 containers registered this week reflect a significant increase, marking the start of its seasonal supply. This progress comes at a time when European supply is primarily composed of fruit from the Southern Hemisphere and Mediterranean origins.

Regarding prices, the trend was downward for most gauges in Rotterdam. Smaller sizes saw the most significant adjustments: gauges 30 and 32 fell by up to 24%. In contrast, gauge 18 experienced a decrease of approximately 7%. The situation was different in Spain, where larger gauges—primarily 12 and 14—saw a 10% increase, reflecting specific market conditions.

Jorge Molina highlighted that Colombia continues to send nearly 100% of its Hass avocado exports to the European market. However, he noted that the announcement regarding the potential elimination of tariffs on this product in the United States could alter this trend. If implemented, this measure could redistribute some of Colombia's export volume, with direct effects on availability and competition within Europe.

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