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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.

Mission acquires Calavo and redefines the avocado business in the US.

Mission's acquisition of Calavo unites two industry giants and marks a significant milestone for the US and global avocado market.

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 records 60% weekly increase in avocado arrivals

Week 2 closed with 1,850 shipments, led by Mexico, a weekly increase of 60% and price improvements in all sizes, with the greatest variations in 70 and 84.

Colombian avocados in the US: tariff relief has no effect

Although the U.S. excluded avocados from the additional 10% tariff, Colombia has not yet seen any concrete benefits due to market saturation.

Colombian avocados in the US: tariff relief has no effect

Although the U.S. excluded avocados from the additional 10% tariff, Colombia has not yet seen any concrete benefits due to market saturation.

Biodiversity and carbon as a strategic axis

Baika and the Avocado Committee are promoting a pilot project in the Leyda Valley to measure biodiversity and atmospheric carbon, generating key data for the sustainability of the sector.

Chile maintains more than 200 weekly shipments and adjusts the distribution of destinations

Chilean exports closed week 50 with a stable volume, although with clear signs of adjustment in the distribution of destinations. During the period, 202 shipments left Chile, representing a slight increase of 1% compared to the previous week and a 6% increase compared to the same week last year. With this result, the weekly volume remains above 200 containers, despite a less linear trend observed since week 47, marked by consecutive increases and decreases.

Arrivals to China fall 19% week-on-week in week 2

Arrivals are down 19% week-on-week and 66% year-on-year. Chile is the main destination for shipments, and prices are rising for sizes 18 to 24.

Europe's volume fell by 13% compared to the previous week.

In week 1, the European market recorded the arrival of 514 shipments, representing a 13% decrease compared to the previous week. The volume was at a similar level to the beginning of 2025, registering 3% higher than that period.

Arrivals to the US fall 4% weekly at the close of week 1

Arrivals are down 4% compared to the last week of 2025, but are 25% higher than at the start of last year. Prices show adjustments based on size.

Renegotiation of a free trade agreement, sustained volume growth, and competitors: Mexico's avocados facing their own success

At Avobook, we analyze the possible scenarios generated by the upward curve of Mexican avocado volumes available for export, considering the current reality in the United States (with which NAFTA must be renegotiated) and the difficulties of returning to other markets, should that be necessary.

Chilean avocado exports to Argentina grow 25% without promotion

The CEO of the Avocado Committee, Francisco Contardo-Sfeir, analyzes the current attractiveness of shipments to Argentina: it registers a 25% increase from one season to the next

US: How oversupply led to the lowest price

Record volumes in 2025 broke the historical price pattern. Mexico, Peru, and Colombia pushed the market down to its lowest level in seven years.

Mexico will ship 120,000 tons of avocados in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl

No major price variations are expected, as prices have reached their lowest levels in years, with very flat values across sizes.

How processed avocados are gaining ground in the markets

From production to international expansion, Miriam Martínez's experience reflects how processed avocados are redefining consumption, quality, and the market.

Colombia and the Hass avocado: the maturity of an industry that competes from a technical standpoint

The Colombian Hass avocado is undergoing a period of technical consolidation. After more than a decade of expansion, the sector is transitioning from a phase of accelerated growth to a model where professionalization is the foundation of competitiveness. In this context, Cartama has demonstrated that competing in international markets demands much more than volume: it requires consistency, traceability, and technically controlled post-harvest performance.

Chile leads shipments while volumes are expected from Peru

In week 1, the Chinese market maintained a similar dynamic to that observed in previous weeks. During this period, 21 shipments arrived from Chile, representing a 32% decrease compared to the previous week. Volume was also 46% below the level at the beginning of 2025.

Europe's volume fell by 13% compared to the previous week.

US suffers weekly volume drop of 22% and year-on-year growth of 34%

In the last week of the year, the U.S. market closed week 52 with approximately 1,200 shipments. This volume represented a 22% decrease compared to the previous week, although it was 34% higher than that recorded during the same week in 2024. The market structure remained largely unchanged, with Mexico accounting for approximately 98% of shipments, while California and Chile each contributed around 1%. Volumes from Colombia and other origins had a marginal share.

The ranking of the top ten avocado exporters from Mexico, Peru and Chile in 2025

Mission and West Pak lead the list, with their operations in Michoacán, followed by the Chilean company Propal, with a strategy that shows that the Latin American market is gradually emerging as a space of opportunities.

Avocado oil: accelerated growth and structural limitations of an expanding market

Fueled by the avocado's healthy image and the volatility of other vegetable oils, avocado oil has gained ground in international retail. However, its development faces production constraints, price pressures, and a scale that positions it more as a niche oil than a direct competitor to olive or coconut oil.

The United States eliminates the tariff and redefines the context for Peruvian avocados.

The elimination of the 10% tariff on avocado imports in the United States improves market access for Peruvian avocados in one of its most strategic markets. While the impact of the tariff was partially absorbed by price fluctuations at the source, the measure reduces costs, improves competitiveness, and creates a more favorable environment for the Peruvian season, which begins in March.

Kenya projects a 2026 of intense sectoral activity to strengthen its avocado industry

The Avocado Society of Kenya (ASK) has defined an ambitious work agenda for 2026, with a clear focus on strengthening production, market integration, and the international positioning of Kenyan avocados. Throughout the year, the association will implement a series of actions aimed at consolidating the sustainability and profitability of the sector, with a special emphasis on supporting small-scale producers and aligning with the demands of global markets.

China reports a 6% weekly drop in volumes at year-end

In the last week of the year, the Chinese market saw a 6% drop in volume compared to the previous week. Year-on-year, the decline was even more pronounced, with volume 39% lower than that observed during the same week in 2024. A total of 31 shipments were recorded during this period, a far cry from the approximately 50 shipments registered during the same week last year.

Europe ends the year with weekly increases in shipments and changes in distribution by origin

In the last week of the year, the European market saw a 6% weekly increase, with an estimated total of 594 shipments. Despite this increase compared to the previous week, the volume was 13% lower than that recorded in the same week of 2024.

Volumes in the United States exceeded the previous year by 26% during week 51

At the close of week 51, the United States market recorded a 7% increase in volume compared to the previous week and was 26% above the same period last year.

We wish you Happy Holidays and our best wishes for 2026!

The end of the year is more than just a milestone on the calendar: it's an opportunity to pause, look back on the journey, and appreciate the relationships that enable us to move forward with information, analysis, and trust.

Canada secures its highest historical volume of avocado imports in 2025

With a new all-time record for imports, the Canadian avocado market confirms in 2025 its high level of dependence on Mexico, especially Michoacán, while Jalisco recovers market share and Peru gradually strengthens its role as the third supplier, in a supply structure that maintains strong similarities with the peak reached in 2023.

Agromarket and the commercial articulation of avocados: a bridge between family farming and high-value markets

Through business intelligence, quality standardization, and joint operating models, Agromercado consolidates a strategic role in integrating small avocado producers into national and international markets, promoting stable, formal, and sustainable commercial relationships.

Avocados from Mexico: "This is one of the seasons with the lowest prices we've ever seen."

Antonio Villaseñor, CEO of Aztecavo and member of the APEAM Board of Directors, analyzes the progress of the Mexican harvest, export projections, internal pressure on prices, and the Super Bowl milestone in a season marked by high volumes, strong internal competition, and a depressed price environment.

Chile maintains more than 200 weekly shipments and adjusts the distribution of destinations

China reduces its arrivals to 33 shipments, a 42% drop compared to the previous week

The Chinese market is experiencing a year-end marked by a significant contraction in volumes and increased price pressure. In the week under review, 33 shipments were recorded, representing a 42% drop compared to the previous week and a 13% decrease compared to the same period last year. This decline confirms a less dynamic market environment with a clearly more limited supply.

Spain boosts arrivals with a weekly increase of 50%, while Chile falls 41%.

The European market is closing out the year with lower volumes but increasing pressure on prices. During week 51, 558 shipments arrived on the continent, representing a 3% decrease compared to the previous week and a much more significant 29% drop compared to the same period last year. This year-on-year decline marks a break from the trend that prevailed for much of the year, when 2025 volumes consistently remained above those of 2024.

The US market faces more fruit and less value across all sizes

The US avocado market closed week 49 with a scenario of slight increases in supply, a virtually unchanged mix of origins, and continued price volatility. Mexico maintains absolute dominance with a 96% market share, followed at a considerable distance by California and Chile, each with around 2%. The Dominican Republic retains a marginal presence, while the remaining origins have practically disappeared from the market.