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In-depth analysis of Chilean avocados: record exports raise questions for the 2026-2027 season

In-depth analysis of Chilean avocados: record exports raise questions for the 2026-2027 season

Chile recorded its highest avocado export volume in the last seven seasons. But behind this record lies a perhaps more relevant signal for the coming season: the Chilean avocado industry is shifting its destination map and will increasingly depend on its ability to choose markets and trade windows.

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Dominican avocado with green skin expands horizons

Dominican avocado with green skin expands horizons

With large-caliber fruit and green skin, Semil 34 and Carla are part of the Dominican market with a presence in the USA, Europe and the Caribbean.

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Peru begins its descent: the keys to the end of the season

Peru begins its descent: the keys to the end of the season

Peru begins its downward trend: how the avocado market is reorganizing as the season ends.

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Baika prevents approximately 346 tons of cardboard waste

Baika prevents approximately 346 tons of cardboard waste

With nearly 700,000 IFCO boxes in four years, the San Felipe plant demonstrates how to integrate the circular economy into 100% of its national fruit.

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Europe after the Peruvian peak: space opens up for new origins

Europe after the Peruvian peak: space opens up for new origins

The contraction of shipments from Peru opens up opportunities for South Africa, Kenya and Colombia in a European market in transition.

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CAB reports that industry operations were unaffected following the August earthquake

CAB reports that industry operations were unaffected following the August earthquake

The Colombian avocado supply chain remains operational.

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Peru halts the slowdown and surpasses 1,000 containers

Peru halts the slowdown and surpasses 1,000 containers

Peruvian shipments rebound 7% weekly, with Europe accounting for three-quarters of global shipments.

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China curbs imports but defends historic prices

China curbs imports but defends historic prices

The Chinese market registers a drastic 64% drop in shipment arrivals, holding values much higher than those of previous seasons for the same period.

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Europe maintains stability in volume but disperses its values

Europe maintains stability in volume but disperses its values

The European market sustains steady arrivals with Peruvian leadership, registering adjustments in small sizes in Rotterdam and firmness in Spain.

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US arrivals rebound and prices at origin adjust

US arrivals rebound and prices at origin adjust

The US market is recovering after last week's trading downturn, while an oversupply of large calibers is driving down prices for .48 caliber.

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

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

The estimates for this new cycle confirm the productive consolidation that the sector has shown during the last few years.

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Peru celebrates National Avocado Day and recognizes a globally recognized industry

Peru celebrates National Avocado Day and recognizes a globally recognized industry

This August 21st, the country commemorates a date created to recognize the productive and social value of one of its main agricultural export products.

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Francisco Contardo on the start of the avocado season: “We do not expect an impact on the supply available to the market”

Francisco Contardo on the start of the avocado season: “We do not expect an impact on the supply available to the market”

Following the rains, winds and frosts of the last few weeks, Paltas de Chile estimates limited losses of between 4% and 7% without foreseeing changes in supply or in the calendar of the 2026-2027 season.

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Small sizes plentiful and large fruit scarce. What's happening with prices in the US?

Small sizes plentiful and large fruit scarce. What's happening with prices in the US?

The Mexican harvest began with a high presence of small fruit, while the lower supply of large sizes widened the price gap.

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US transition: Mexico advances despite decreased volume from Peru and California

US transition: Mexico advances despite decreased volume from Peru and California

Mexico is making its way forward due to the lower participation of Peru and California, which are adjusting the end of their seasons under different strategies.

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Organic avocado in Peru: a niche market seeking to scale amidst price differentials and productivity challenges

Organic avocado in Peru: a niche market seeking to scale amidst price differentials and productivity challenges

Organic avocados represented 2.8% of the value exported by Peru in 2025, a niche with potential conditioned by technology and certification.

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Peru slows down and everyone starts looking at what comes next

Peru slows down and everyone starts looking at what comes next

Peru's gradual withdrawal from Europe, Asia, and the US is reshaping the market and paving the way for seasons in Colombia and Chile.

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Avobook and Associação Abacates do Brasil seal a strategic alliance to strengthen the global projection of Brazilian origin

Avobook and Associação Abacates do Brasil seal a strategic alliance to strengthen the global projection of Brazilian origin

Avobook and Associação Abacates do Brasil join forces to promote Brazilian origin through key market information and greater global visibility.

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Chile begins exports focused on Europe and Latin America

Chile begins exports focused on Europe and Latin America

Chile begins its exports with 10 initial shipments, prioritizing Europe as the main destination and Latin America in second place.

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Peru maintains volume and dominates arrivals to Europe

Peru maintains volume and dominates arrivals to Europe

Peru registers 995 shipments dispatched in week 32, reaffirming its leadership in Europe by representing 85% of the volume.

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China reduces arrivals but soars prices

China reduces arrivals but soars prices

With lower arrival volumes, the Chinese market is registering a 75% price increase, doubling the values of last season.

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Europe maintains stability under Peru's leadership.

Europe maintains stability under Peru's leadership.

Europe maintains stable volumes with Peru leading the way, while Colombia prepares its first shipments of the main season.

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US adjusts shipments due to operational slowdown in packaging

US adjusts shipments due to operational slowdown in packaging

An atypical drop in shipments marks the US due to an operational slowdown, while smaller calibers regain value against the .48 caliber.

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“To grow together in Europe, it is not enough to send a good avocado: it has to arrive as a premium product.”

“To grow together in Europe, it is not enough to send a good avocado: it has to arrive as a premium product.”

After 14 years working in the avocado sector, there is something that is becoming increasingly clear to me: quality cannot be assessed solely at the source.

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The calibers are telling a different story in each market

The calibers are telling a different story in each market

Sebastián de la Cuadra analyzes how the dynamics of calibers explain the price gap between the US and Europe.

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Kenya aims to become the world's third largest exporter of avocados

Kenya aims to become the world's third largest exporter of avocados

Christine Chesaro, director of the Horticultural Crops Directorate of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), spoke exclusively with AvoBook about the projections for the African nation.

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Michoacán and Jalisco accelerate imports at the start of 2026

Michoacán and Jalisco accelerate imports at the start of 2026

Both states begin 2026 with higher shipments than in previous years, maintaining the U.S. as their main destination.

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CIPALTO 2026 confirms its program and the participation of experts in Trujillo

CIPALTO 2026 confirms its program and the participation of experts in Trujillo

The 5th International Hass Avocado Congress will be held on September 10th and 11th in Trujillo with a program focused on biologicals and post-harvest.

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Avocado oil: quality and challenges of a premium market

Avocado oil: quality and challenges of a premium market

Andrew Logan, founder of AvoHealth, analyzes how technology, quality, and fruit utilization are redefining the avocado oil market.

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Michoacán strengthens security in avocado cultivation

Michoacán strengthens security in avocado cultivation

The deployment of 1,500 troops in Michoacán seeks to safeguard production, transportation, and certifications after temporary pauses in shipments.

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New directions in avocado harvesting with genetic reconversion

New directions in avocado harvesting with genetic reconversion

The first harvest on Dusa clonal rootstock in Cabildo marks a milestone in uniformity, root development and water efficiency.

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Peru reduces shipments to Asia and prioritizes exports to Europe

Peru reduces shipments to Asia and prioritizes exports to Europe

Weekly View (Week 33): Size Gap Between the US and Europe, Peru's Retreat in Asia and Market Projections.

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Peruvian exports to Europe continue to slow down.

Peruvian exports to Europe continue to slow down.

Peruvian shipments adjust their global outputs and reduce the weekly volume shipped to Europe to the lowest level since week 16.

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Shipments in China recover but remain volatile

Shipments in China recover but remain volatile

The Asian market is registering a strong rebound in the receipt of Peruvian shipments, recovering prices in medium sizes.

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Europe: Rotterdam registers rebound in large calibers

Europe: Rotterdam registers rebound in large calibers

Europe slightly increased its revenue, driven by African origins, with upticks in large calibers in Rotterdam.

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Caliber .48 falls in price but maintains a marked value gap

Caliber .48 falls in price but maintains a marked value gap

The North American market maintains a stable volume driven by Mexican fruit, while size 48 retains its value gap.

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China receives fewer avocados in August as it awaits new sources.

China receives fewer avocados in August as it awaits new sources.

The decline in Peruvian supply marks the lowest point of the year in China, anticipating the arrival of Chilean fruit in September.

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Lowest prices of the year mark the first half of the year in the US.

Lowest prices of the year mark the first half of the year in the US.

The massive Mexican supply and the entry of new competitors put downward pressure on the prices of .48 caliber during the first 6 months of the year.

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Which countries lead avocado imports in Europe?

Which countries lead avocado imports in Europe?

The Netherlands leads European reception, the United Kingdom and Germany boost demand, and Peru accounts for 91% of the volume.

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Hass avocado imports are growing in China, Japan, and South Korea

Hass avocado imports are growing in China, Japan, and South Korea

China leads growth in Asia, Japan consolidates stability, and South Korea maintains steady expansion in the first half of the year.

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Peru: Shipments decrease by 15% compared to 2025

Peru: Shipments decrease by 15% compared to 2025

Peruvian shipments have been slowing for five consecutive weeks, redirecting volumes towards Europe while Chile shows recovery in its shipments.

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China: Shipments fall 44% awaiting Chilean avocado exports

China: Shipments fall 44% awaiting Chilean avocado exports

Following the adjustment in the receipt of Peruvian volumes, the Chinese market is registering a slight increase in prices for medium sizes in anticipation of the South American volume in September.

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Europe: Medium sizes consolidate upward trend

Europe: Medium sizes consolidate upward trend

Europe is slightly increasing its imports, while Peruvian imports are consolidating their dominance, and medium-sized vessels are leading the price charts in Rotterdam and Spain.

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Size 48 leads avocado prices in the US

Size 48 leads avocado prices in the US

The North American market maintains a stable volume driven by Mexico, while size 48 is twice as valuable as small fruits after a general drop in prices.

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Mexico is betting on established export markets

Mexico is betting on established export markets

Despite opportunities in Europe, the Mexican industry prioritizes the stability of the US, Canada, and Japan due to logistical advantages.

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European avocado market during the first half of 2026

European avocado market during the first half of 2026

Peru led shipments to Europe in the first half of 2026, while Colombia marked the largest expansion.

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Mexico leads the world in Hass avocado supply with Michoacán

Mexico leads the world in Hass avocado supply with Michoacán

Mexico and Peru led the world supply of Hass avocados in the first half of 2026, with Michoacán reaching 38,400 containers.

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Peru maintains export volume but changes its shipping pace

Peru maintains export volume but changes its shipping pace

With 24,137 containers accumulated, the Peruvian campaign shows a stronger start and a slowdown at the end.

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Europe and the US differentiate the value of the calibers

Europe and the US differentiate the value of the calibers

The international avocado market continues to show a stable supply, but price signals are beginning to reveal different dynamics between its two main destinations: Europe and the United States.

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Peru: Shipments fall 14% compared to 2025

Peru: Shipments fall 14% compared to 2025

Peruvian international shipments continue their downward trend, redirecting most of their volume towards Europe in anticipation of the Chilean season.

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China: Shipments cut by more than half and prices fall to 2023 levels

China: Shipments cut by more than half and prices fall to 2023 levels

Following the increase recorded in the previous week, the Chinese market is slowing its inflow and adjusting the prices of sizes 18 to 24 downwards.

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