Mexican Avocado Imports Were Suspended in Japan in January 2023

Due to the discovery of narcotics in imported Mexican avocados to Japan, imports were suspended on January 9, 2023. Imports were scheduled to resume on January 20, 2023, but are now expected to resume on January 23. Avocado prices in Japan are expected to drop once imports resume, as all the supply that was delayed will be delivered at once.