Colombia exported 5,125.5 containers of Hass avocado in 2023, showing an increase of +26.4%

Published 2024년 2월 15일

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In 2023, Colombia saw a significant 26.4% increase in avocado exports, primarily to the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States. This growth is credited to increased harvested hectares, a triple crop accumulation due to a secondary harvest delay, enhanced farming practices, and a focus on sustainability. The Hass avocado industry ranked third in importance in Colombia, following bananas and plantains, and second in terms of revenue generation.

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(Agraria.pe) Colombian avocado exports experienced significant growth during 2023, with an increase of +26.4% compared to 2022. The Netherlands, Belgium and the United States were the main destinations for the Colombian Hass avocado last year. According to the Colombian Corporation of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (Corpohass), the Colombian Hass avocado industry had a historic year in 2023, exporting more avocados than ever. Last year, a total of 5,125.5 40-foot containers were exported. The Netherlands was the main destination with 2,703 containers, followed by Belgium with 631, the United States with 616 and other destinations in Europe and Latin America. According to Corpohass, this increase is due to the production of additional harvested hectares planted and the accumulation of three crops due to a delay in the secondary harvest also called “La Traviesa”. Let's explain: One of the peculiarities of the avocado in Colombia is that there are naturally two harvests a year. ...

Source: Agraria