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Peru consolidates its power in frozen avocados and accelerates its leadership in IQF.

Peru exported 39,000 tons of frozen avocado in 2025 (+59%) and consolidated its global leadership in IQF, with Sunshine at the forefront.

Chileans are avocado fanatics: per capita consumption reaches a record high of almost 9 kilos in 2025

Year after year, the avocado continues to reaffirm its privileged position on the Chilean table.

Peru increases its exports to 287 shipments and regains prominence in Europe

Peru sends 287 shipments in week 8, with a strong weekly increase and a focus on Europe. It is regaining momentum and has reached 11% of the European market.

China doubles arrivals to 64 shipments and maintains stable prices since the beginning of the year

Shipments to China are doubling and exceeding 2025 targets by 60%. Peru leads with 75%, and prices remain firm without any drops since January.

Europe receives 753 shipments, with Spain leading the way and prices in Rotterdam falling by up to 12%.

Arrivals are down 8% weekly but are 12% higher than in 2025. Spain leads with 28% and prices in Rotterdam fall between 8% and 12%.

The U.S. receives 1,606 shipments, with Mexico accounting for 99% of the market.

Shipments are growing 2% weekly and 7% year-on-year in the US, with Mexico dominating 99% and an expected price rebound in March.

Peru and its key windows: five years of adjustments in exports

Peruvian avocados reached their peak between weeks 20 and 40, with early sales in the US and increased commercial activity in Europe.

Avocado industrialization: the path to inclusion for small producers

The avocado agro-industry expands markets, reduces waste, and strengthens cooperatives in productive integration.

Giovanni Cavaletto: Four decades in the transformation of the US avocado market

From family orchards in California to a 3 billion pound market, the executive analyzes the present of the sector, the pressure of supply and the strategic role of sustainability.

Ramadan month and Moroccan avocados: domestic consumption increases while exports to Europe decrease

Ramadan boosts domestic avocado consumption in Morocco. This holy period coincides with a reduction in export volumes to Europe, a trend that appears to be reinforced by the progressive increase in domestic consumption during this time. This analysis combines data from Avobook and comments from Yassin Chaib, a Moroccan market operator.

Peru dispatches 106 shipments and reduces its shipments by 27%.

Week 7 recorded 106 departures from Peru, 27% less than the previous week, with Europe accounting for 93% of the exported volume.

China receives 32 shipments, a 35% drop compared to the previous week

Week 8 in China records 32 shipments, 35% less than the previous week, with Chile contributing 84% of the total volume.

Chile and Peru drive weekly gains in Europe

Week 8 saw 794 arrivals to Europe, 7% more than the previous week and 24% higher than the 2025 figure, with Colombia, Spain, and Israel leading the way.

The US records 1,573 shipments and rebounds after post-Super Bowl drop

Shipments to the US rose 13% in week 7, with Mexico accounting for 98% of the market and price improvements in large sizes.

Peru strengthens leadership in Europe with a peak of US$132 million in April

Peruvian avocados consolidated their presence in Europe in 2025, with peak value in April and strong concentration in Callao and Paita.

Super Bowl Summary: Mexico breaks record for shipments to the U.S.

The US market once again confirmed that the Super Bowl is the main seasonal catalyst for avocado consumption.

Peru's 2026 avocado campaign: expert anticipates a later start and consolidation of new supply windows

Peruvian consultant Alfredo Lira Chirif explains the real impact of the cold on Peruvian avocado production, but downplays its impact, projecting a volume increase that could be around 5%.

China doubles its arrivals, driven by strong support from Peru

China received 49 shipments, almost double the weekly amount. Peru accounted for 71% of the volume, in a market with stable prices.

Europe records 742 arrivals with strong growth from Peru and a decrease from Chile

Arrivals to Europe fall 9% weekly, but exceed 2025 levels by 9%; Peru doubles shipments and displaces Chile.

Arrivals to the US fall 24% while Mexico maintains its lead

Arrivals drop 24% after the Super Bowl, but remain 44% above the 2025 target. Mexico maintains a 97% share.

Pintacura and San Ignacio: producing avocados in challenging climatic contexts

Pintacura and San Ignacio are making progress in water efficiency, regenerative management and technology to produce avocados in extreme climate scenarios.

Morocco adjusts its campaign and aims for 150,000 tons.

The 2025 campaign would close with a drop of around 40%, but the sector projects strong growth if the weather cooperates.

Argentina doubled its Hass avocado imports

In 2025, Argentina imported over 2,600 containers, more than double the amount in 2024, with Chile and Peru as the main suppliers.

Europe faces a winter of limited supply of Hass avocados

Hass avocado supplies in Europe will remain limited in February. The focus is on Peru, whose shipment rate will determine the price and market equilibrium in March.

Ecuador will bring together the regional industry at the 5th International Avocado Congress

Quito will host the 5th International Avocado Congress 2026, a technical and commercial meeting that will bring together experts from the sector to promote innovation and sustainability.

Chile accounts for 92% of avocado shipments to China

China saw 25 arrivals, with a strong Chilean presence. Volume fell compared to the previous week, but increased year-on-year, and prices showed limited adjustments.

Europe receives 793 shipments and maintains stable prices

Europe recorded 793 shipments, showing weekly and year-on-year increases. Supply is growing from all origins, and prices are showing limited variations.

California production increases and larger sizes improve

Week 5 records 1,827 shipments to the US, with a slight weekly decrease, dominance of Mexico and moderate price adjustments in large sizes.

Colombian avocado: efficiency and value to compete in 2026

Colombia consolidates its global position in avocados. Labor costs, processing, and demands from the US and Europe are redefining the sector's strategy.

Peru's 2025 campaign: strong recovery and European focus

Peru closed 2025 with a 38% increase in Hass avocado exports. Europe accounted for 62.6% of the volume, and the US showed a significant recovery.

Avocado of Mexico is working towards zero deforestation and a neutral environmental footprint by 2035

The “Sustainability Route” portfolio, led by APEAM and advised by scientist Ernesto Enkerlin-Hoeflich, seeks to transform the growth of Mexican avocados through measurable commitments in water, biodiversity and climate, with the goal of achieving net zero deforestation and a neutral environmental footprint by 2030-2035.

New processing plants boost processed avocado

Mexico leads in scale, while Colombia, Peru and Kenya are accelerating investments in processing plants, driven by global demand and technology.

Chile records 177 exports and a year-on-year increase of 34%

Exports rose 26% weekly and 34% year-on-year. Europe accounts for 45% of the destination, followed by Latin America with 33% and Asia with 22%.

China reduces volume and prices rise 10% weekly

Volume fell 18% weekly and 7% year-on-year. Prices rose nearly 10% and exceeded US$4/kg for sizes 18–24.

In Europe, supply falls 2% year-on-year and sizes increase

Arrivals are down 1% week-on-week and 2% year-on-year. Israel leads with 33%, and prices are up more than 10% for sizes 30 and 32.

The US adjusts 1,980 shipments and maintains Mexican dominance

Shipments are down 8% weekly and 1% higher than the 2025 target, with Mexico accounting for 98%. Prices are falling across almost all sizes.

Chilean avocados in Asia: a stable market with the challenge of educating the consumer

While several origins have reduced their presence or abandoned Asia due to high logistical costs and commercial complexity, Chile maintains close to 9% of its Hass avocado exports in that continent.

São Paulo will host Fruit Attraction in March 2026

From March 24 to 26, 2026, Fruit Attraction São Paulo will bring together the international fruit and vegetable chain at the São Paulo Expo.

The US is increasing imports, and Mexico accounts for 97% of the volume.

Week 3 of 2026 shows a year-on-year increase of 16% in imports to the US, with Mexico reinforcing its dominance and other origins losing share.

New plants drive the processed avocado boom

Investments in HPP, IQF and sanitary design position the new processing plants as a key driver of global avocado growth.

Chile doubles hectares designated for Colombian avocados

The United States leads in terms of authorized area, while Chile stands out by doubling its hectares authorized to receive Colombian avocados.

Chilean exports are growing, with Europe accounting for 50%

At the close of week 2, Chile added 159 containers, with weekly and year-on-year increases, and Europe accounted for half of the destinations, with no shipments to the US.

Arrivals to China increase in week 3, but prices fall

Week 3 ended with 23 containers from Chile, a weekly increase of 35%, a year-on-year decrease of 18%, and a price drop of nearly 5%.

Europe receives 652 shipments and grows 14% in week 3

Week 3 ended with 652 shipments, a weekly increase of 14% and an 11% year-on-year increase, with Spain and Israel accounting for more than half of the volume that arrived in Europe.

US: 2,100 shipments and prices fall by up to 12%

Brazil begins Hass campaign with growth projections

The 2026 Brazilian Hass campaign is progressing with a projection of close to 60,000 tons, shipments to Chile and South America and a detailed export schedule.

Chile doubles hectares designated for Colombian avocados

The United States leads in terms of authorized area, while Chile stands out by doubling its hectares authorized to receive Colombian avocados.

Africa prepares for its 6th International Avocado Congress

The event will bring together key players in the sector in May 2026 in Kenya, with conferences, a trade exhibition and sponsorship from Avobook.

Pre- and post-Super Bowl avocado exports: “It will be the largest volume Mexico has ever exported”

This warning comes from a producer and strategic advisor to the Avocado Importers Association in the United States, who shares his projections in numbers and analyzes how this could impact prices.

A slower start than expected redefines the campaign kickoff

Production delays, improved fruit quality, and firm prices in Europe mark the start of the avocado season in Ecuador, with February and March as key months.