The European avocado market closed week 36 with a total of 928 arrivals. This figure represents a 20% increase compared to the previous week and a 43% increase compared to the same period last year.

Peru consolidated its position as the main supplier, covering three-quarters of the market, followed by Kenya and Tanzania with 11%, Colombia with 10%—which is already approaching 100 shipments per week—and South Africa with 5%. Chile also began its first shipments, although they still represent less than 1% of the total, with prospects of increasing in the coming weeks.

In the weekly variation, Peru showed the most relevant change with a 24% increase compared to week 35. This behavior reflects that arrivals from Peru have not been linear, since the reductions observed in previous weeks coexist with recent increases.

In terms of prices, the general trend was towards increases across most calibers. The 32-gauge, considered among the smallest, saw a 42% jump. In Rotterdam, most sizes rose by around 20% or even more, widening the gap between European and US prices. It's no longer just the difference between 18- and 48-gauge; other sizes are also becoming more expensive in Europe.

In Spain, prices also increased across most calibers, except for the smallest ones. The .32 caliber fell by 12%, while larger calibers, such as 14 and 16 gauge, rose by 15%.

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