Colombia increases avocado shipments to Europe while Kenya and Tanzania reduce their market share

The European avocado market closed week 33 with 929 containers arriving on the continent, representing an increase of less than 1% compared to the previous week and 4% more compared to the same period last year. Volumes remain stable, with the market share distribution virtually unchanged: Peru maintains its leading position with 81% of the total, followed by Kenya and Tanzania with 8%, Colombia with 7%, and South Africa with 4%.

Regarding weekly variations, Colombia slightly increased its shipments by just over 10%, while Kenya and Tanzania reduced their share by around 10%. South Africa, for its part, slightly improved its performance and is approaching 40 containers per week after several periods of lower volume.

Prices reflect a more dynamic market, especially in Rotterdam, where 18-gauge bullets rose by 17%, 24-gauge bullets by 6%, and smaller gauges saw an increase of nearly 10%. In contrast, the Spanish market remains stable, with no significant changes in recent weeks.

One of the factors explaining the price improvement is the reduction in shipments from Peru, which has contributed to a clearer market. However, a shortage of intermediate sizes between 26 and 32 persists, keeping prices high in this segment. For example, size 32 saw a 10% increase due to low availability.

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