Chile, the Dominican Republic, and California decrease their shipments to the United States

The U.S. avocado market closed week 5 with a notable reduction in import volume. Approximately 1,600 containers were received in total, of which 86% came from Mexico, 8% from California, and 6% from Colombia.

This figure represents a 20% drop compared to the previous week, a trend that not only affected Mexico, but also other origins such as Chile, the Dominican Republic and the state of California itself, which experienced a 23% decrease in its shipments.

The reduction in supply volume has been reflected in prices along the Texas border, which have now declined for the third consecutive week. All sizes were affected, although the most significant drops were seen in size #84 avocados, with an 11% decrease. In contrast, sizes #32-40 managed to mitigate the impact, with a 7% price reduction.

Behind this persistent drop in prices is the high demand generated by the Super Bowl, an event that traditionally boosts avocado consumption in the United States.

However, the values recorded in week 6 show a strong resemblance to those observed in the first week of the year, suggesting a possible stabilization in the short term. With import volume declining, the market may be approaching an equilibrium that could allow prices to recover in the coming weeks.

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