Avocado market: Colombia boosts its global shipments

Published 2024년 12월 24일

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Colombia has set a new export record, shipping 250 containers in week 51, marking a 15% increase from the previous week, with Europe being its primary market, accounting for 73% of exports. The United States is the secondary market, but Colombian exports to this country have decreased by 20% due to a 21% reduction in shipments from Mexico. However, Colombia's exports to the US have increased by 11%, allowing it and the Dominican Republic to gain market share in the US. The price trend shows high rates for large sizes and a decrease for medium and small sizes. In Europe, shipments grew by 20% to 796 containers, with Israel experiencing a 17% increase in exports. China's imports also rose by 19%, with Chile being the dominant supplier. Chile's export patterns have shifted, with a decrease in shipments to Europe but an increase to Latin America and Asia.

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Colombia reached a record of 250 exported containers in week 51, surpassing the 200 of the previous week and with a weekly growth of 15%, details the latest report delivered by Avobook. For the South American country, Europe continues to be its main market, representing 73% of its exports in 2024, while the United States concentrates 27%. In the United States, exports decreased by 20% compared to week 50, largely due to a 21% reduction in shipments from Mexico. However, Colombia increased its exports by 11%. Mexico's share of the US market fell from 97% to 94%, opening up space for Colombia and the Dominican Republic to increase their share to 3% each. In terms of prices, large sizes (32 to 40) led with highs of $67.50 per 25-pound box, while medium and small sizes, such as 48, fell 9%, Avobook reports. In Europe, shipments grew 20% to 796 containers. Chile led the market with a 22% share, followed by Israel (21%), Colombia (19%), Spain (18%) and Morocco (18%). Israel stood out by ...

Source: MXfruit