World: There is currently no spot market for the common sizes of avocados

The supply on the global avocado market is currently extremely tight. "Due to the large stocks in Peru, there were many promotions at retailers during the summer months, which increased demand. From week 35, towards the end of the Peruvian season, the supply decreased enormously and there was therefore a shortage. In Chile the products are shipped this year somewhat hesitantly and at a higher price level, and there is also less volume than usual from Israel at the moment, due to the war situation. All in all, prices have more than doubled compared to the summer. This is because the avocado market is simply empty - There is currently no spot market for the sizes that are in demand," says Felix Sperl, product specialist at the Hamburg import company Cobana. The situation is also due to the difficult conditions in the other countries of origin, Sperl continues. "There have been strikes in Guatemala, while Mexico is dealing with storms. Due to El Niño, there have also been ...