Avocado: Europe punishes prices for small sizes

The Avobook Report for Week 45 (W45) details that, for the third consecutive week, the total volume in the United States shows a decrease and there is an increase in the price of practically all sizes. “It is a week with less Mexican fruit in the weekly comparison, which does not prevent it from maintaining 95% of the market, with small complements of Chilean, Colombian and Dominican Republic fruit,” indicates Avobook. In Europe, less fruit was also imported, in this case 8%, with Chile maintaining the leadership in market share, but decreasing its volume by 25%. The entity explained that the fruit that is subtracted from the European market is partially assumed with the increase in avocados from Colombia (+40%) and Israel + (30%), which this week reaches third place in presence on this continent. Regarding prices in Europe, those of small sizes are very pressured, registering decreases that will continue next week. In China, prices are almost identical to ...