Mexico is the world leader in avocado production, having grown 2.3 million tons in a year, followed by the Dominican Republic and Peru, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Mexico also leads in avocado exports, followed by the Netherlands and Peru, while the United States is the top importer. The top ten producers and importers of avocados were identified in a 2019 data analysis by the Maps of Countries Instagram page.