The avocado market saw significant changes in its main destinations. The United States imported 1,564 units via truckloads and containers, a 9% increase over the previous week. Mexico regained ground and reaffirmed its leading position with a 52% market share, followed by Peru (26%), California (15%), and Colombia (7%). Mexico and Peru increased their shipments by 20%, while California's fell by 21% and Colombia's by 9%. Prices showed a 20% drop for large sizes, while medium sizes rose: size 60 increased by 12%, size 70 by 10%, and size 84 by 9%.

In Europe, supply fell to 954 containers, a 9% drop compared to the previous week. Peru led the way with 76%, followed by Colombia (9%), South Africa (7%), and Kenya-Tanzania (7%). Pressure on larger gauges boosted the value of medium gauges. In the Netherlands, 18 gauge rose 3%, while 30 gauge fell 12%. In Spain, 18 gauge fell 25%, and 22 gauge fell 11%.

In China, only 31 shipments arrived from Peru, 73% fewer than the previous week. The trend remains erratic, with weeks of high and low arrivals and no clear pattern.

Peru ended week 27 with 1,427 exported containers, 2% less than the previous week, but 26% more than last year. 54% went to Europe, followed by the US (16%), Asia (15%), and Chile (10%).

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