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Chilean avocado gains ground in the Argentine market

Economic openness, exchange rate stability, and consumption growth position Argentina as a structural opportunity for Chile with room to continue expanding trade volume and value, according to Antonio Lante, manager of Exportadora Baika Chile and Peru.

Peru sends 1,271 shipments of avocados, and Europe accounts for 70%

Week 18 ended with 1,271 shipments from Peru. Europe remains the main destination and accounts for the majority of the campaign.

China's volume is up 27% compared to week 19 of 2025

The Chinese market recorded 126 shipments from Peru in week 19, with a year-on-year increase of 27% and price adjustments.

Europe's avocado volume falls by 3%, but it is still ahead of 2025.

Europe receives 1,127 shipments in week 19. Peru leads with 59%, while Brazil stands out with higher volume and Rotterdam adjusts prices.

US: Avocado volume falls, but prices rise

The United States received 1,650 shipments in week 18, with lower weekly volume, but increases in sizes 48 and 60.

Mexico faces its paradox: how to balance record exports with their impact on prices

With more than 2.5 million tons of production and shipments that could reach 1.2 million to the United States, the president of APEAM warns of a historic season: the highest volume and also the lowest returns for producers.

Peru accelerates avocado exports, with Europe leading the way in destinations

The 2026 campaign shows a larger volume and an advance compared to 2025, with Europe consolidating itself as the main destination for Peruvian shipments.

Chile closes campaign with greater export intensity

The 2025–2026 season maintained the usual seasonality, but registered a more intense peak between weeks 38 and 42, driven mainly by Europe.

Peru increases avocado shipments and strengthens its leadership in Europe

Week 17 ended with 1,245 shipments from Peru, a 35% weekly increase, with Europe as the main destination for the fruit.

Hass prices in China are approaching US$6 again

Week 18 ended with 39 shipments, all from Peru, while the 4-kilo box is once again approaching US$6 per kilo.

Small-sized avocados have been declining for 5 weeks in Europe

Europe records 1,144 shipments in week 18, with Peru as the main supplier and a sustained drop in prices for small sizes.

US adjusts avocado shipments, but exceeds 2025 levels

Week 17 ended with fewer shipments than the previous week, although above 2025, while sizes 48 and 60 maintain the best prices.

The El Niño phenomenon is putting pressure on avocados in Peru and Chile.

El Niño disrupts harvests, flowering, and agronomic management, while opening a potential commercial window for Chile.

Flowering of the Colombian Hass marks the 2026 harvest

The 2026 flowering season anticipates a larger export volume of Hass avocados, but the weather, size, and health will define competitiveness.

GreenFruit grows with a new alliance of avocado leaders

Industry veterans acquire GreenFruit Avocados and opt for a vertically integrated model with global reach and leadership in California.

Analysis of the avocado market in Jalisco in 2025

Asia is consolidating its position as the second largest destination for avocados from Jalisco in 2025, although the U.S. maintains its leadership by a wide margin in volume.

Peruvian avocado prices fall 10% compared to 2025

Peruvian shipments fall 4% weekly, but Europe remains the main destination and accounts for most of the volume.

China receives 6 shipments of avocados and prices fall 19%

A sharp weekly drop in arrivals contrasts with an average of nearly 70 shipments, while prices are falling but remain above historical levels.

Colombia redirects more than 95% of its fruit to Europe

The European market is growing 14% year-on-year, with Peru leading the way, while prices are falling for small and medium sizes.

The US receives 8% more avocados in week 16

With more than 2,000 shipments arriving, the US market saw increased supply and price drops of up to 15%.

Chilean avocados: the industry renews its image and projects a new stage of growth

The Avocado Committee officially announced its name change to "Avocados of Chile", marking the beginning of a new stage for the industry.

Peru anticipates an avocado season similar to or slightly smaller than that of 2025.

Alfredo Lira anticipates a gradual exit and an extended main season.

Gabriel Katkovcin analyzes the avocado market in Europe

The executive addresses the growth in avocado consumption in Central Europe, logistical pressures, and price sensitivity.

Baika Mexico and its commitment to a sustainable avocado

The company highlights the good performance of its compostable labels, improvements in packaging, and certifications that support a more responsible operation.

Macfrut 2026 will focus on mango and avocado

From April 21 to 23, in Rimini, the event will bring together the global mango and avocado supply chain with a focus on market, business and Europe.

Mexico and California define the avocado supply in the United States

The final stretch in Michoacán would advance with a homogeneous offering, while California enters a phase of greater activity between the end of April and May.

Armed conflict impacts avocado trade in Europe

The war in the Middle East is driving up costs, reducing logistical reliability, and increasing the volatility of avocado trade in Europe.

Peruvian avocado exports rise 10% in week 15

Peru registered 952 shipments in week 15, with Europe as the main destination and a 53% share of the European market.

Avocado prices in China rise sharply in week 16

The Chinese market went from a single shipment to nearly 200 in week 16, all from Peru, in a scenario of prices that continue to rise.

Peru surpasses 50% of the European market in week 16

Europe increased its import volume by 9% in week 16, with Peru as the main source and price drops in medium and small sizes.

Avocado shipments to the US grow 28% in week 15

Shipments grew strongly in week 15, as California expanded its presence and the market projects new opportunities for the summer.

HPP gains ground in Africa with a focus on added value

Hiperbaric is driving its expansion in Africa, where HPP technology opens up opportunities to process at the source, extend shelf life and improve export competitiveness.

China projects up to 100,000 tons of avocados

The growth of the crop in Yunnan and other areas is beginning to shape a scenario of greater competition for exporters such as Chile, Peru and Kenya.

The Morocco Avocado Conference will debut in September 2026

The new meeting will take place on September 30 in Morocco and will seek to address the main technical and commercial challenges of the sector.

Week 15 breaks Peruvian streak with a 2% drop in shipments

Week 15 shows a year-on-year drop of 2% in shipments, with Europe absorbing 77% of the volume and a share reaching 44%.

China records 1 shipment and prices above 2024-2025 levels

Week 15 shows only one shipment to China, amid irregular deliveries. Prices exceed USD 5/kg and are above 2024 and 2025 levels.

Peru leads with 44% in 1,105 avocado shipments to Europe

Week 15 adds 1,105 shipments to Europe, with slight weekly variation and year-on-year growth, in a mixed price scenario.

Lower avocado volume in the US drives up prices

Week 14 closes with 1,460 shipments in the US, a weekly drop due to holidays, but still 22% above 2025, with sustained price increases.

ProHass projects growth in Hass avocado exports

Lima, April 2026 – The 2026 Peruvian Hass avocado campaign is projected to close with exports exceeding 765,000 metric tons (MT), representing a 6% increase compared to the 723,000 MT exported in 2025, ProHass reported.

Avocado prices in the US fall to their lowest level in 12 years

The increase in the Mexican harvest and a weak start to the year are pushing values to historically low levels, with a still moderate recovery.

Avobook launches new global platform for avocado market analysis

The update integrates data, analysis, and interactive tools to improve decision-making in the industry.

Peruvian avocado shipments to Chile begin with higher projected volume

The 2026 season begins with gradual shipments starting in February and anticipates an increase in supply, with pressure on returns rather than final prices.

Morocco reduces exports after peak in 2024/25

The volume exported fell compared to the previous season, in a season influenced by climatic and logistical factors, according to the industry.

Territorio Aguacate 2026 will take place on November 4th and 5th in Medellín, Colombia

The event will bring together key players in the avocado sector at Plaza Mayor Medellín. Avobook will participate as a media partner.

Baika implements strategies to reduce the decline in avocado production

The company implements practices to improve soil aeration, structure, and irrigation, achieving advances in the productivity and sustainability of its orchards.

Peru leads the avocado market in Europe with 39%

Peru reaches 811 shipments (-2% weekly, +17% year-on-year). Europe accounts for 77% of the volume and maintains its leadership with a 39% market share.

Avocado shipments to China fall by 75%

China accounts for only 19 shipments (-75% week-on-week and -76% year-on-year). Peru dominates the market, and prices rise more than 20% for key sizes.

Peru and Brazil drive growth in the European avocado market

Europe accounts for 1,111 shipments (+4% weekly and +30% year-on-year). Peru leads with 39%, and prices vary according to size.

US avocado shipments exceed 2,130 tons, a 22% increase this week

The US market grew 22% in volume, exceeding 2,130 arrivals. Mexico led the way with 90%, and prices showed slight adjustments based on size.

Fruit Attraction São Paulo and its impact on the avocado business

The fair consolidated Latin America as the hub of the avocado business and anticipates its continuation at Fruit Attraction Madrid, from September 30 to October 2, with a focus on innovation, logistics and sustainability.

Chilean avocado exports grow in 2025-2026

Europe, Latin America and Asia increase their imports from Chile, while the US registers a sharp drop in the 2025-2026 season.