Avocado exports from Mexico to the United States continue to break records

Published 2024년 6월 27일

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Rabobank's senior fruit and vegetable analyst, David Magaña, has provided an updated analysis of the North American avocado market, predicting that Mexico's exports will surpass 1.5 million tons by 2026, Peru's exports will reach 650,000 tons, and Colombia will become the third largest exporter, surpassing Spain and Kenya. Mexico continues to dominate the market, with 81% of the planted area and around 85% of the total production, despite expanding at a slower pace due to resource pressure. The United States, receiving 84% of Mexico's exports, sees a significant increase in avocado consumption and dependence on imports, while American production, mainly in California, has decreased due to challenges like water availability and urban development. Global avocado availability has seen a substantial increase and is expected to surpass 5 kg per capita by the end of the decade.

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(Agraria.pe) Two weeks ago, Rabobank published a report on the world avocado market. Their senior fruit and vegetable analyst, David Magaña, now offers a more detailed update on the North American avocado market. When it comes to avocado exports, Mexico will likely exceed 1.5 million tons by the end of 2026, while Peru is expected to approach 650,000 tons in 2026. Meanwhile, Colombia will surpass Spain and Kenya to become the third largest avocado exporting country. MexicoMexico continues to be the largest producer/exporter of avocado, with Michoacán and Jalisco leading the way with 81% of the planted area and around 85% of the total production. In 2005, Mexico produced 1 million tons. That figure increased to 2.5 million tons in 2022, driven by the increase in surfaces. However, this pace of expansion is expected to slow given the increasing pressure on resources such as water and land. Although Hass avocados are the dominant variety shipped from Mexico, "some Hass-like varieties ...

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