Avocado market in the United States
US records 60% weekly increase in avocado arrivals
Week 2 closed with 1,850 shipments, led by Mexico, a weekly increase of 60% and price improvements in all sizes, with the greatest variations in 70 and 84.
The U.S. market saw an estimated 1,850 avocado shipments arrive in week 2. Of that total, 98% originated in Mexico, equivalent to just over 1,800 shipments, while the remaining volume was distributed among Colombia, Chile, and California. This figure represents a 60% increase compared to the previous week and a 15% increase compared to the same week last year.
Alongside the increase in volume, prices showed upward variations across all sizes. The largest increases were observed in sizes 70 and 84, with the latter registering the greatest variation at 17%. In contrast, the larger sizes, between 32 and 40, along with size 60, showed more modest variations, with increases of around 4%.
From the columnists' perspective, Antonio Villaseñor noted that the price has shown a slight improvement, although he warned about the need to avoid uncontrolled inventory growth, a scenario that could lead to oversupply and a subsequent drop in prices.
For his part, Sergio Paz indicated that Mexican producers will seek to raise prices in a context of strong demand and a market that continues to absorb the available volume. He added that, if necessary, the Mexican industry will compete on price to move that volume, consolidating its market presence this year with a more active participation than that observed last summer.
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