Peruvian avocado production reaches record volumes, but export value stagnates

The international avocado market is marked by a notable increase in supply, which has generated strong downward pressure on prices. Peruvian production has reached record volumes, but the value of exports is not growing at the same rate, posing serious challenges for the sustainability of the sector, according to FreshFruit. The main reason behind the price drop is the explosion in the supply of Peruvian avocados. In the first six months of 2025, avocado exports from Peru exceeded 545,859 tons, a 35% increase in volume compared to the previous year. This massive growth has caused a saturation in the destination markets, especially in Europe. The demand in the European market has not been sufficient to absorb the additional volume, leading to product accumulation in warehouses and an inevitable "price war." In August, for example, Peruvian avocado shipments increased by 56% in volume, but their value barely grew by 5%, a clear sign of the impact of the oversupply. That same month, ...