Israel leads shipments to Europe while Kenya and Peru enter the fray strongly.
The European market closed the ninth week of the year with the receipt of 657 containers of avocados, maintaining a virtually stable volume level since week 6. The slight reduction of 1% compared to the previous week does not represent a significant change in the market dynamics, which continues to show a balance in supply.
Israel continues to lead market share with 33%, followed by Spain and Colombia, which share second place with 18% each. Further behind are Peru, Kenya, and Tanzania, with 8% each, while Chile and Morocco complete the picture with 7% each.
Among the week's highlights was sustained growth in exports from Peru and Kenya, whose shipments now exceed 50 containers per week and could soon reach 100. In contrast, Colombia registered a 9% decrease in its weekly volume; however, it still maintains more than 100 weekly shipments. Israel, meanwhile, continues with an average of 200 weekly shipments, consolidating its position as the main avocado supplier on the continent.
In terms of prices, the Netherlands experienced a slight decrease. Size 18 fell from $2.59/kg to $2.51/kg, a moderate but significant drop for traders. Larger sizes, such as size 30, also saw a similar decrease. Despite this, the price difference between size 18 and size 32 remains at less than 50 cents, indicating a relatively stable price structure.
In Spain, the situation is different: the 18-gauge has shown an increase in value, which contrasts with the trend in the Netherlands. However, in general terms, prices in the Netherlands remain more competitive for this gauge compared to Spain.
Market behavior in Europe suggests stability in import volumes, although with some price variations depending on the region. The evolution of shipments from emerging countries such as Peru and Kenya, along with fluctuations in trade values, will be key factors to monitor in the coming weeks.
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