The United States registers a 25% increase, and California gains prominence in the market.

The US market closed week 15 with 1,487 avocado shipments, representing a 25% increase compared to the previous week. Although this figure remains 5% below the level recorded during the same period in 2024, it marks a significant recovery after the previous decline.

Mexico continues to lead with 72% participation, followed by California with 23%, while Peru and Colombia are further behind with just 2% and 1% respectively, as is Chile, which also maintains a marginal presence with only 1%.

The growth recorded this week comes primarily from the market's two largest suppliers: Mexico increased its shipments by 26% and California by 28%, demonstrating a recovery after the low levels observed last week. Conversely, shipments from Colombia continue to decline.

As for prices, there was a slight increase in the larger calibers, with increases of 5% for calibers .32 to .40, and 7% for caliber .48. However, caliber .60 fell by 4%, and caliber .84, the smallest on the market, suffered a notable drop of 11%.

From the field, Antonio Villaseñor highlighted that California has gained importance in the supply chain, and it is expected that both Colombia and Peru will increase their share in the coming months. For his part, Sergio Paz explained that some importers anticipated the implementation of tariffs and overstocked, which resulted in a surplus of fruit and downward pressure on prices, especially for size 60.

Gary Klevenger, on the other hand, highlighted the optimism of marketers, anticipating an increase in sales as May 5th approaches, one of the key dates for avocado consumption in the United States.

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