Brazil opens its market to Mexican avocados with strict phytosanitary requirements

The Brazilian government has officially authorized the import of Hass avocados from Mexico, opening the door to a potential market of 200 million consumers. The measure requires high sanitary standards and strict monitoring at points of entry.

Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock published on July 17 the protocol regulating the import of Mexican avocados, a development celebrated by both countries as a significant step forward in agri-food trade. Mexican Secretary of Agriculture Julio Antonio Berdegué emphasized the importance of this opening, stating that Brazilian consumers will be able to enjoy "the best avocado in the world," referring to the Hass variety.

The regulations stipulate that each shipment must have a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Mexican authorities, guaranteeing the absence of three specific quarantine pests: Conotrachelus aguacatae , Conotrachelus perseae, and Heilipus lauri . Furthermore, they require that the products have been treated under an integrated risk management system, previously agreed upon by both countries. All shipments will be subject to inspections upon entry into Brazil, including laboratory analysis, the costs of which will be borne by the importers.

The measure strengthens trade between Brazil and Mexico and responds to growing Brazilian interest in avocados, a fruit increasingly valued for its flavor and nutritional benefits. At the same time, it reinforces sanitary controls to prevent the introduction of pests that could harm local agriculture. Mexico, the world's leading avocado producer, continues to expand its network of export destinations, which already includes more than a dozen countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

Source: portalfruticola.com