Mexican growers see growing exports of avocados and soft fruit

In recent years, exports of Mexican horticultural products such as berries and avocados have increased sharply. On July 28, 2022, exports began to the United States, the main market for avocados grown in the state of Jalisco, followed by Canada and Japan, as well as several countries in the European Union, Central and South America and even in Asian countries such as China . According to the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, producers from the state of Jalisco export to 30 destinations, including Canada, Japan, the United States and countries in Europe and the Middle East. Armando García, director of the Association of Avocado Exporters of Jalisco (Apeajal), explained that although Chile grows avocados itself, it still needs to import from Peru. "Chile is not self-sufficient when it comes to avocados; currently Peru exports to Chile, but we also want to reach that market." This year, exports from Jalisco are expected to increase by 10% compared to last year. In 2022, 92 tons will ...