A 26% drop in US avocado imports drives up prices and creates uncertainty

The U.S. avocado market closed week 10 with a significant decrease in import volumes. An estimated 1,094 containers entered the country, representing a 26% drop compared to the previous week and a 29% decrease compared to the same period last year.

Mexico continues to dominate supply with 81% of total shipments, followed by California (8%), Colombia (6%), and Chile (4%). However, the reduction in volumes comes primarily from Mexico, whose supply fell 24% compared to last week. Colombia experienced an even steeper decline, with 59% fewer shipments, while California saw a 24% contraction.

In this context of reduced supply, prices have increased across all categories. Larger calibers saw a 13% increase, approaching the highest price recorded this year, while the smallest, caliber 84, rose by 19%.

Antonio Villaseñor explained in his column for Avonews that the recent tariffs created uncertainty in the market and led several exporters to halt their harvest. Although the measure was withdrawn, the pause in harvesting reduced inventories and raised farmgate prices.

For his part, Sergio Paz noted that importers expect an increase in volumes from California and Peru, along with the supply from Chile and Colombia, to balance demand and generate greater stability in avocado prices in the coming weeks.

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