Europe reaffirmed its strategic importance for Peruvian avocados in 2025. The season was marked by high volumes concentrated in the second quarter, downward pressure on prices during peak production, and a recovery in FOB value as supply began to decline. Data from the Avobook team shows a season where volume, price, and logistics were closely linked.

From a logistical standpoint, 60% of the fruit shipped to Europe left through the port of Callao, while Paita accounted for 37%. Salaverry and Pisco each contributed marginal volumes, close to 1%. This distribution confirms Callao's central role as the main gateway for Peruvian avocados to the European market.

However, port participation was not consistent throughout the year. In the first weeks and also in the final stretch of the campaign, virtually all the volume was channeled through Callao. Between weeks 15 and 30, however, there was almost complete parity between Callao and Paita, with a ratio close to 50-50. In some weeks, Paita even surpassed Callao in volume, reflecting the prominence of the north of the country during the peak of the harvest.

This period coincided with the peak of export activity. Weekly shipments exceeded 20,000 tons between May and July, marking the most intense phase of the season. It was precisely during these weeks that the lowest average FOB price per kilo was recorded. The correlation was clear: when volume reached its maximum, the price fell to its lowest level of the year, settling at around US$1.4/kg in June.

In contrast, the peak price was observed around week 45, when virtually no volume remained to be shipped. With less fruit available in Europe, the average FOB price exceeded US$2.5/kg, reflecting the market's reaction to the shortage.

On a monthly basis, the average FOB price showed an upward trend between January and March, rising from approximately US$1.8/kg to levels above US$2.1/kg. It then declined until June, before beginning a sustained recovery during the second half of the year, reaching new highs around November.

In terms of total export value, April marked the peak of the season with approximately US$132 million in FOB exports to Europe. May and August also saw high figures, at around US$124 million each, while June and July remained above US$115 million. From September onward, there was a drop to US$86 million, in line with the gradual reduction in export volume. In the final months of the year, with the season practically over, the amounts fell to significantly lower levels.

The export structure to Europe was led by large operators. The main exporter exceeded 30,000 tons shipped in 2025, positioning itself as the most relevant player in that market. It was followed by companies with volumes close to 27,000 and 26,000 tons, consolidating a highly concentrated export group.

On the demand side, the main European importer received approximately 28,000 tons of Peruvian avocados, exceeding the second largest buyer by more than 8,000 tons. This difference highlights a marked concentration in the reception and distribution of the fruit on the continent as well.

The 2025 figures confirm that Europe remains a key market for Peru, both in terms of volume and value. However, the data also reflects strong seasonality, logistical dependence on two ports, and business concentration among the main players in the industry. In an increasingly competitive global environment, shipment planning, export calendar management, and logistical efficiency will be crucial to maintaining the position of Peruvian avocados in the European market in the coming seasons.