The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) predicts a 12% increase in global exports of major tropical fruits in 2023, reaching a new high of US$11.2 billion. Avocados account for a significant portion of this, with exports from Mexico and Peru leading the way. However, an oversupply has led to a drop in the average export unit price of avocados. Meanwhile, South Africa's avocado exports to the EU have increased, while Chile's have dropped due to spring frost. The US and EU are the major import markets, with imports expected to increase by about 15% in 2023.