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Arba and Danper seek to achieve a continuous supply of avocados

Arba Colombia and Danper Trujillo (Peru) are promoting a joint model to guarantee the supply of avocados 52 weeks a year and mitigate risks.

Colombian avocado: from peak to lowest point

Colombian exports experienced a sharp slowdown in the first half of the year. The sector is analyzing what to expect starting in September.

Jalisco Avocado Congress 2026 confirms program

The APEAJAL meeting will bring together global experts in Ciudad Guzmán to analyze markets, technology and productivity from August 26 to 28.

Baika: Geographic and technological integration in Chile

With operations between Coquimbo, Valparaíso and O'Higgins, the firm combines climate, harvest windows and technology to ensure regular stock.

Dominican and Peruvian avocados complement each other in the market

Oniel Núñez Guzmán's analysis details how seasonality avoids direct competition and connects the campaigns of both avocado origins.

Peru records its lowest export volume since week 20

The origin is slowing its global shipments mainly due to less cargo being dispatched to the European market.

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Shipping volatility in China decreases and values reach 2025 levels

The Asian port stabilizes the pace of revenue and registers the most significant price increase since week 22.

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Europe records higher tariffs than the US for the first time since week 19

The sustained fall in prices in the United States and the general rise in Rotterdam are reshaping fruit values globally.

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Seasonal overlap and increased volume are putting pressure on the US market.

The sustained influx of fruit and the final phase of coexistence of the Mexican campaigns are pushing values down consecutively.

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Dominican Republic accelerates Hass avocado exports

Avobook talks with Oniel Núñez Guzmán about the rapid expansion of Dominican Hass avocados, their key markets, and current logistical challenges.

Peru consolidates its global dominance while major markets maintain a stable scenario

Week 27 shows a relatively unchanged avocado market compared to previous weeks.

China and South Korea: A Comparison of Curves in Asia

While China shows volatility and slowdown, the South Korean market is consolidating itself as a stable and attractive destination for exporters.

South Africa's numbers at the start of the 2026 season

With accelerated growth and peaks of 300 containers, the 2026 South African campaign is starting with the greatest dynamism in the last three years.

Peruvian avocado accounts for over 90% of imports in Europe

The European market is stabilizing its arrivals below 1,000 containers per week while Spain is bringing forward its campaign closing.

Specialists from five countries will share scientific and technological advances at CIPALTO 2026

Internationally recognized researchers and consultants will present on microbiology, bio-inputs, plant physiology and sustainable management of Hass avocado cultivation.

Peru diversifies exports and expands its markets

The origin sent 1,552 loads in week 25, up 17% compared to 2025. Europe leads as a destination (57%) and the US follows with 18%.

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China closes week 26 with higher volume and rising prices

Weekly arrivals have increased by 50%, with 76 shipments originating entirely from Peru. Prices in Asia have risen for the fourth consecutive week.

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Europe adjusts volumes downwards with Peruvian dominance

Revenues fell 11% in week 26 with 957 shipments. Peru leads with 91% of the cargo, and Rotterdam records increases in medium sizes.

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US increases shipments and records price drop

With 1,650 shipments in week 25, the market is led by Mexico. Values fall in week 26, impacting almost all sizes.

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Sigfrido Molina: "Europe has not yet discovered the full potential of the avocado"

As Europe continues to consolidate its position as one of the most attractive markets for avocados worldwide, the big question is no longer whether consumption will continue to grow, but how that growth will evolve and what opportunities will arise for producing countries.

Avocado in the United States: Who supplements the supply during the overlap of Mexican harvests?

While Mexico maintains its leadership in the U.S. avocado market, California is consolidating its position as the main complementary source during the transition between harvests. Avobook data also shows a later entry of Peruvian suppliers and a sharp drop in shipments from Colombia compared to 2025.

Avocado prices double in the US

Lower supply from Mexico drives up avocado prices in the US, causing size 48 to double in value in just three weeks.

Chilean avocados promote pioneering study that measures biodiversity and CO2 in crops

The initiative, developed with Cazalac, already shows preliminary records of native fauna, areas with conservation potential and initial measurements of atmospheric CO2 on Hass avocado producing properties.

How will Super Niño affect avocados in South America?

The weather phenomenon will disrupt harvests in Peru and Colombia, while Chile projects greater water availability for its orchards.

Peru adjusts its shipments and increases its deliveries to the US.

Peru adjusts its global exports: Europe remains a strategic focus and the U.S. is making strong progress as an importer.

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Avocado prices rise in China, but remain below 2025 levels

Shipments are down due to port logistics, while values at destination continue their upward trend.

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Peruvian origin consolidates its dominance in the European market

Imports fall compared to 2025 and Peruvian fruit registers widespread price drops in Rotterdam.

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Mexican seasonal overlap impacts prices in the US

The increase in shipment volume in the US is putting downward pressure on the prices of the most in-demand avocado sizes in the market.

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Brazilian avocados in Europe: record-breaking shipments in 2026

With a growth of 67% compared to the previous season, the South American origin is revolutionizing the European market and registering unprecedented figures.

Baika scales up AI use to over 2,000 hectares in Chile

Together with the Neutral Farming Agricultural Co-Pilot, the company optimizes on-site management, achieving savings of up to 30% in water use.

Miguel Bauza: "The Argentine market chooses Chilean avocados"

A deep dive into the complex transition of origins, the logistical hurdles at the border, and the impact of the recession on consumption.

Mexico consolidates its dominance in the US market.

The strong flow of avocados from Mexico will lead the US market in 2026, reordering the share of other global origins.

Avocado season in Peru: impact of Super Niño

High temperatures are accelerating fruit ripening in the field. Experts anticipate a concentration of supply and an early end to the season.

Avocado production in Ecuador: impact of continuous flowering

Ecuador's stable climate allows for overlapping blooms, offering a window of continuous supply but with greater technical challenges.

The avocado market enters a phase of stability as expectations for Mexico grow

After weeks of various movements, the key issues of this week could be summarized under the name of "stability and expectations," because it is the situation that best describes the two largest avocado markets: the United States and Europe.

Peru reaches record weekly shipments with a focus on Europe

The Peruvian campaign achieves its highest volume so far in the 2026 season, reaffirming the strategic relevance of the Old Continent.

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Avocado prices in China show slight improvement, but remain below 2025 levels.

Shipments to Asia have recovered strongly after overcoming logistical hurdles, although prices are still below last year's levels.

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Peruvian origin consolidates its dominance in the European market

Imports are growing compared to 2025 and Peruvian fruit is registering slight price increases in Rotterdam.

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Prices falling in the US due to the coexistence of Mexican campaigns

Supply varies in the US market, registering drops in weekly shipments, while smaller sizes increase in value.

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“Sales are growing in almost every market in the United States”

This is the warning from the president of the Hass Avocado Board, who points out that the record number of avocados in the United States has driven massive promotions, which are expanding consumption.

How to protect avocado orchards from El Niño in Colombia

Colombia curbs drought and heat in avocados with plant covers, water reservoirs, foliar protectors and stress-relieving nutrition.

Sensors and AI transform avocado management

AI processes sensor data in orchards to predict situations of water stress, nutritional stress or diseases weeks before they become visible.

European avocado market: prices, imports and trends

Record in Europe: 21,500 containers of avocados enter in 23 weeks, putting downward pressure on large sizes and upward pressure on small sizes.

Baika Colombia inaugurates avocado packing plant

Located in El Retiro, Antioquia (2,000m²), it processes 10-14 t/h and stores 7 containers of avocado daily to boost its export.

Peruvian avocado exports: Europe receives 60%

Despite a slight decrease in shipments, Peru leads the export market. The market is diversifying, but Europe remains the largest importer of its fruit.

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Avocado imports in China fall 70% weekly

A sharp drop in shipments to Asia reflects the high variability of its ports. Despite the decline, Peru remains the leading exporter.

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Avocado imports in Europe fall 17%, but are expected to exceed 2025 levels.

Peru leads exports despite a weekly decline. Revenues exceed those of week 23 of 2025, and prices are falling, except for small sizes.

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Avocado prices fall due to increased imports in the US.

Increased avocado supply is putting downward pressure on prices in [country name], where weekly shipments are growing, led by exports from Mexico.

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Avocados from Jalisco are betting on quality to face the new global competitive landscape.

Mexican avocado volumes reach historic levels and prices face constant pressure.

Europe deepens decline in large calibers since week 16

The 2026 season has shown narrower price differences between sizes compared to previous years. However, Europe is beginning to show increased pressure on larger sizes, while the United States maintains a more balanced pricing structure.

Chilean avocados close the 2025-2026 season with 265,000 tons of production, exceeding initial estimates

Chilean Hass avocados exceeded initial industry estimates and consolidate a new production floor for the industry.