The rise of Peruvian avocado: a decade of growth in exports

By: Ing. Juan Cerna Espinoza, executive director of Sedir Peruvian avocado, renowned for its creamy texture, rich flavor, and high quality, has achieved significant influence in global markets. Over the past decade, Peru has consolidated its position as one of the world's leading exporters of this fruit, demonstrating a notable growth trajectory. This analysis is based on data from Adex Data Trade, processed by the Service for Integral Rural Development (Sedir). The study breaks down the main trends in avocado exports from 2016 to June 2025, focusing on the national landscape, the contribution of the Ancash region, the varieties, the management systems (conventional, organic), and processed avocado. A decade of growth in Peruvian avocado exports From 2016 to 2023, total avocado exports from Peru showed a steady and impressive increase. Starting with approximately 193,726 metric tons (MT) in 2016, exports tripled, reaching a peak of almost 595,626 MT in 2023. Although the data ...