Week 21 showed significant movements in the global avocado market. In the United States, 1,491 containers were registered at the close of week 20, 3% less than the previous week but 11% above the 2024 average. Mexico maintained its leading position with a 57% market share, despite a 12% decrease in its shipments. Colombia saw a 21% increase, while California and Peru each experienced a 14% rise.

Europe received 935 shipments, 7% fewer than the previous week and 10% lower than last year. Peru dominated with 79% of the market, while South Africa reduced its shipments by 57%. In China, the 14 shipments from Peru reflect a one-off drop of 83%, which is expected to reverse in the coming weeks.

As for prices, the 60 and 70 gauges fell by 8% in the US, the 18 gauge dropped by 7% in Rotterdam, and the 30 gauge in Spain fell by 26%. Peru exported 1,306 shipments in week 20, 9% more than the previous week, with more than half destined for Europe. With harvests concentrated in the coming months, pressure is growing to diversify markets to avoid a sharp drop in prices.

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