Avocado exports from southern hemisphere and Mexico +29%
Fresh Avocado
Mexico
Published Sep 22, 2022
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According to Iqonsulting's "International Avocado Market Yearbook 2022", the export of avocados from the Southern Hemisphere and Mexico has increased by 29% this season. With a share of 58.4%, Mexico is the largest avocado supplier in that region. It has shipped 1,227,070 tons this season. Peru is in second place with a share of 25.2% and a volume of 557,010 tons, followed by Chile with 6% and 126,508 tons.
Original content
The Hass variety accounts for no less than 99.7% of all avocados grown in Chile. The order of importance of the destination markets for Chilean avocados has changed somewhat over time. Twenty seasons ago, the main destination was the United States. Since 2012/13, Europe has taken over (67.7% share). This is followed by Latin America (18.5%). With a share of 65.4% in 2021/22, the Valparaíso region is in first place in terms of exports (82,774 tons). This region has the largest avocado acreage in the country: a total of 17,000 hectares. Other important regions are Coquimbo and O'Higgins. The Chilean ...
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