Colombian avocado shipments increase by 56%

Colombian avocado shipments experienced an uptick in the last five years, mainly thanks to the work of the Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters Corporation of Colombia (CorpoHass), which continues to implement marketing strategies to position the product in the US market. This 2023-24 season, around 1,496 tons of Colombian Hass avocados have already been shipped to the US, says CorpoHass, noting a 56% year-over-year increase as US consumers stock up on avocados ahead of the LVIII release. of the Super Bowl. In 2023, the sector achieved a notable increase of 26% in the number of containers exported to various markets around the world. "Colombian Hass avocados are exported to more than 30 countries around the world, including the United States, and are recognized for their exceptional quality and flavor," shares CEO Katheryn Mejía Vergel. Photo courtesy of CorpoHass. The Hass avocado is currently the third most exported fruit by Colombia, ...