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Europe: Medium sizes on the rise in Rotterdam and Spain

Europe slightly increases its arrivals while Peruvian origin consolidates its dominance and medium formats lead the prices.

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US: .48 caliber doubles the price of smaller formats

The North American market maintains a slight increase in volume driven by Mexico, while the lower availability of large fruit drives up prices for size 48.

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Public statement from Chilean Avocados

Paltas de Chile reports that recent rains, strong winds and frosts have caused early fruit drop in various production areas.

Transparency can transform the avocado market

Increased information flow seeks to reduce gaps between producers, exporters, and importers in the avocado industry.

Baika obtains historic SCS Sustainably Grown certification

Baika is the first avocado operation in Colombia with the SCS Sustainably Grown seal, marking a sustainability milestone.

Chile reaches record imports of Peruvian avocados

Chile sets a three-year record for avocado imports from Peru, although the larger volume puts downward pressure on prices.

Medium and small calibers are gaining ground in the US

Medium and small avocado sizes are gaining value in the US and Europe in the face of commercial pressure from large sizes.

Mexico begins season with a gradual supply and stable sizes

The 2026-2027 Mexican avocado season kicks off with fruit from the wild flower, a better balance of sizes, and stable prices in the U.S.

HPP technology: the key to preserving guacamole and pulp

High pressure processing (HPP) extends the shelf life of guacamole and avocado pulp without heat or chemical additives.

Peru maintains an 86% participation in the European bloc

International shipments fall by 16% compared to 2025, but Peruvian origin maintains its strategic dominance in European markets.

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China: Volume rebound and slight rise in prices

The Chinese market interrupts the stability of previous weeks with a sharp 51% jump in arrivals, maintaining a preference for Peruvian fruit.

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Rotterdam levels the values between the different sizes

A drop in prices for medium-sized formats narrows the gap between the highest and lowest prices in the Dutch port.

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USA: Prices diverge between large and small fruit

The North American market maintains stability in its import volumes, while the lower availability of large calibers strongly drives its prices upward.

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Avocado from Jalisco strengthens its position in Canada

With an early harvest and a stable supply, Jalisco is consolidating its position in the Canadian market in anticipation of high demand in the summer of 2026.

From the fresh market to the industrialization of avocados

Technology, industrialization and new habits are transforming the avocado sector, driving the creation of value-added products.

Argentina completes its shift towards Peru and Brazil

Following Chile's withdrawal, Peru leads imports and Brazil complements the supply of Hass avocados while awaiting the new Chilean cycle.

Transition of the global avocado market and the role of Peru

The avocado market is entering a transition phase, with Peru as the main player. Week 28 shows an international market beginning to prepare for the replacement of the main producing countries.

Peruvian avocado: July puts the season to the test

Peruvian avocados face a key month of volume concentration and climatic dilemmas before the end of their campaign.

European consumers are no longer looking for more avocados. They're looking for better avocados.

For many years, those of us who work in the avocado sector have measured the evolution of the European market in tons. We talked about production, new origins, longer seasons, and ever-increasing demand. It was logical. Europe was discovering the avocado.

El Niño impacts the production of Peruvian orchards

Weekly exports fall significantly year-on-year, while Europe consolidates its position as the main strategic focus.

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China slows its upward price trend

Trade values show a slight drop after five consecutive weeks of increases, in a scenario where the consumer mostly rewards the quality of the avocado.

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Europe surpasses the 1,000 shipments mark

The market is registering a temporary increase in weekly arrivals under the dominance of Peruvian fruit, although projections point to a future reduction in supply.

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US reduces its volumes while Peru surpasses California

The North American market adjusts its volumes downwards while Peru narrowly surpasses California in supplier share.

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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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