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Less plastic, higher standards: the challenge of sustainable packaging in processed avocado products

The rise of smaller packaging formats in processed avocado products has intensified the use of plastic, forcing the industry to rethink its packaging systems. Driven primarily by the demands of the European market, companies are incorporating recyclable and biodegradable materials and working together with their suppliers to reduce their environmental impact.

The United States is on track for a historic import shutdown in 2025, with record volume and significant changes by origin.

The 2025 figures confirm a shift in the supply dynamics of the US market, where total volume reaches a new all-time high and the focus of growth is moving towards South America. While Mexico maintains its leading position without significant changes and California retains a stable role, the strong growth of Peru and the record-breaking performance of Colombia are redefining the composition of supply in the United States.

Asia as a window, not a destination: How long will Chilean avocados last and who will take their place?

The presence of Chilean avocados in Asia remains relatively relevant during the season, but continues to be limited and tactical. Data from Avobook confirms that the Asian market surpasses the United States as a destination, although its role is concentrated in the first weeks of the season and quickly diminishes. Europe and Latin America emerge as the main recipients of the volumes that Chile withdraws from the Asian market, in a context where domestic consumption and structural costs influence export decisions.

How health regulations are redefining the global trade in processed avocado products

The international trade in processed avocado products—such as pulp, guacamole, oil, and ready-to-eat foods—has experienced sustained growth in recent years, accompanied by a significant increase in sanitary and regulatory requirements from destination markets. Unlike fresh avocados, these products reach the end consumer ready for consumption, without further washing or domestic handling, which considerably increases the responsibility of the processing industry regarding food safety.

Europe prepares for a shift in supply: here's how shipments from Spain, Israel, and Colombia are projected towards the end of the year

Volume projections for the new season show disparate trends among the main sources that will supply the European market starting in December. While Spain anticipates a record harvest, Israel faces operational limitations, and Colombia is headed for a significant rebound. Avobook and industry players confirm a transitional scenario where supply peaks will be decisive for price formation.

Chilean exports rebound with a 33% increase, and Europe once again consolidates its position as the main destination.

Avocado exports from Chile saw a significant decline at the close of week 49, reaching 200 shipments, a 29% drop compared to the previous week. Despite this decrease, the volume remains 9% higher than the level recorded during the same period last year, reflecting that, although activity slows towards the end of the year, it continues to exceed the pace of the previous season.

Sharp weekly drop in China: volumes down 53% and sizes 18–24 lose 13% of their value

The Chinese market showed a significant shift in its dynamics during week 50, driven by a notable increase in supply. Arrivals reached 57 containers, more than double the previous week's figure, creating a scenario of greater availability that is beginning to influence price behavior.

Europe reduces avocado arrivals while Chile maintains its leadership

The European market closed week 50 with a moderate increase in availability and a recomposition of the main origins. Arrivals reached 581 containers, 5% more than the previous week, although still 12% below the year-on-year comparison. The distribution of supply reflects a predominant presence of Chile, which accounts for nearly a third of the total. It is followed by Israel with 24%, Colombia with 21%, Spain with 12%, and Morocco with 9%. Peru maintains a minimal share, close to 1%.

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.

The European market is expanding: 2025 closes with the largest flow of avocados in a decade

The avocado industry in California is preparing for a new season in which wind events, canopy management, tree nutrition, and operational efficiency will be key factors in determining fruit yield and quality. According to Gary Clevenger, co-founder of Freska Produce International, growers are adjusting their practices in response to increasingly frequent winds, and the possibility of extending the season depends directly on agronomic decisions made in recent years.

Baika achieves a major milestone: six certifications without findings and an expanding sustainable model

Baika took a decisive step in consolidating its sustainability strategy with the official creation of its Sustainability Committee, an entity that seeks to strengthen governance, strategic alignment, and decision-making within a context where the company is moving toward a declared Nature Positive vision. The establishment of this committee marks a new stage in the group's evolution, aimed at scaling and sustaining the progress achieved in recent years.

Chile accounts for 95% of the total volume that Argentina imported in October

Argentina saw a significant increase in its avocado imports during October, accounting for 95% of the Chilean fruit shipped to South America. This trend is attributed to price variations, market windows, and supply shifts identified by Avobook's data team, amidst simultaneous adjustments in Chile, Peru, and Europe.

Ecuador plays its cards to become a Hass avocado powerhouse

Thanks to its Andean valleys, privileged climate, and a well-placed harvest window in the global calendar, Ecuador is emerging as a serious competitor in the global Hass avocado market. The challenge now is to consolidate quality, traceability, and volume, bringing together producers, industry associations, and the government, with the aim of transforming this "green gold" into an engine of rural development.

The European market is expanding: 2025 closes with the largest flow of avocados in a decade

Europe ended 2025 with record growth in avocado imports. According to Avobook's data team, container volumes increased by 17% compared to 2024, driven primarily by strong growth from Peru, Chile, and Colombia, and a notable increase from Spain. Several regions, however, saw their market share decline, resulting in a year of contrasts and supply chain realignments.

Chilean exports rebound with a 33% increase, and Europe once again consolidates its position as the main destination.

Sharp weekly drop in China: volumes down 53% and sizes 18–24 lose 13% of their value

Europe reduces avocado arrivals while Chile maintains its leadership

Mexico consolidates its dominance in the US while prices show slight signs of recovery

Entrepreneurs from Apurímac promote Hass avocados and join the Peruvian export boom

The collective process that built the foundation of the Hass avocado in Ecuador: Marcelo Reinoso's vision and legacy

Avocado Suppliers Business Roundtable: An opportunity to expand your supplier portfolio

Baika achieves a major milestone: six certifications without findings and an expanding sustainable model

The new scenario for Mexican avocados encourages a shift from speculation to certainty for the customer.

Circular economy in avocados: when the pit and peel become value

Chile maintains its leadership in Europe, despite a weekly drop of over 25%.

China reduces its weekly volume by 22% but exceeds the 2024 year-on-year level by 63%.

The European market falls 19% year-on-year and redistributes leadership between Chile, Colombia and Israel

Peru is preparing to be the epicenter of the avocado industry at the VII Latin American Congress

The US market reduced its volume by 13%, although it exceeded the 2024 level by 20% in the same week.

The avocado reinvents itself: the industry that will grow beyond fresh consumption

Agricultural revolution in Pariahuanca: Hass avocado boosts the Andean family economy and conquers global markets

The greenskin phenomenon: a small, persistent and decisive market in avocado diversity

Bolivian avocados seek their place in the world: Claudia Oliva's bet to open the country's first export

Chile drops below 300 weekly containers after several weeks of decline

Shipments from Chile are falling, but the total volume in China is growing due to the return of exports from Peru.

Europe reduced its avocado arrivals by 3% in week 47 and shows a year-on-year drop of 13%.

Chilean shipments decrease by 17%, but remain above last year's levels.

Sustainable soil management and the new practices and technologies incorporated in Baika.

The VII Latin American Avocado Congress consolidates Peru as a nerve center of knowledge and innovation in the sector

Avocado oil is carving out its niche: the new player in the premium oil market

Mexico's strategy: prioritize the US market over long-haul markets

Chilean shipments decrease by 17%, but remain above last year's levels.

The Chinese market registers double the volume compared to the same week in 2024

Europe reduces its weekly arrivals by 5% and adjusts prices by size

Avocado prices continue to fall in the US while volumes increase

Australia launches project to improve the quality of its avocados in Asian markets

The US reinstates 0% tariffs on Colombian Hass avocados, boosting their competitiveness

The Chinese market redefines its fresh avocado supply between 2012 and 2024

“Mexican avocados were used to not competing for many years, and that's over now.”

Portugal identifies a new area with high potential for avocado production and convenes a technical talk

Jorge Altuna: pioneer of the Hass avocado and promoter of sustainable production in Ecuador