Shipments to the US grow 8% with a strong rebound from California, which quadrupled its volume

Avocado shipments to the United States closed week 12 with a total of 1,566 shipments, marking an 8% increase over the previous week, although still 4% below the levels recorded during the same period last year. Mexico continues to dominate the market with an 81% share, followed by California with 12%, Colombia with 3%, and Chile with 2%.

One of the most notable changes of the week was the sharp reduction in Colombian volume, which fell by almost 50%, while Peru experienced a 37% rebound, although its presence remains marginal. Mexico remained stable, and California surprised by quadrupling its volume compared to the previous week, although this increase is more a recovery from a previous decline than an extraordinary increase in supply.

Regarding prices, larger calibers remained stable, while the .48 caliber saw a 6% decrease. In contrast, smaller calibers were the most in demand: the .70 caliber rose by 11% and the .84 by 4%.

Analyst Sergio Paz highlighted that if demand for smaller fruit continues to rise and sizes 60 and larger continue to sell well, Mexico will be able to maintain a steady supply without creating unnecessary price pressures. Meanwhile, Antonio Villaseñor noted that the price of avocados has increased by 100% compared to last year, which represents a relief for producers. He also explained that inventory strategies have been strengthened to mitigate uncertainty surrounding the potential measures that President Trump might announce on April 2nd.

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