Colombia is expected to export 130 million pounds of Hass avocados to the United States during the 2025 spring-summer harvest season.

Published 2025년 3월 21일

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Colombia is set to increase its avocado exports to the US, reaching 130 million pounds during the 2025 spring-summer cross-season. With the maturation of orchards and expansion of production, the country aims to meet the growing demand for avocados in the US. Since gaining USDA approval in 2017, the Colombian avocado industry has seen annual growth, particularly with the main harvest season from September to February and the cross-season from March to August. The majority of the fruit will be shipped to East Coast ports, with a variety of sizes available. The industry's success relies not only on favorable weather conditions but also on the adoption of new rootstocks specific to Colombian growing conditions.

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(Agraria.pe) Colombia, the fourth-largest exporter of Hass avocados to the United States, is preparing to supply 130 million pounds to the US market during the 2025 spring-summer cross-season. With orchards maturing, production expanding, and an increasing shift in export volume to the US market, the Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) indicated that peak quantities are expected in late April and early May. Hass avocados from this cross-season are also projected to be available through August. Colombian avocados are available year-round, with two seasons. The main season begins in the fall (September to February) and the secondary season (called the cross-season) begins in the spring (March to August). Colombian Avocado Shipments to the United States Since Colombia received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to import Hass avocados in 2017, the industry has experienced annual growth, driven by the expansion of certified acreage and packing plants. After ...

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