Avocado

The global avocado market is currently experiencing a challenging season, as high volumes are causing prices to remain low despite consistent consumption. By week 38, Peru has sent over 20,800 containers to Europe, marking an increase of more than 30% compared to the previous year. Additionally, South Africa, Kenya, and other summer suppliers have also contributed to the market. read more

The Guatemalan avocado industry is at a crucial point in its efforts to enter the U.S. market. Francis W. Bruderer, the president of Anaguacate, has stated that the Working Plan has been signed, but final approval from the USDA is still pending as they have not yet conducted a field inspection. read more

Whether you are a Navel orange producer in Spain or South Africa, or an avocado grower in Mexico or Peru, there is one common issue that affects all of these regions – water scarcity. Water is now in short supply, especially for water-intensive crops like citrus and avocados, making it a growing concern. read more

Until now lagging behind other neighboring origins in terms of avocado cultivation and export, Egypt is on track to become a major player in the industry within the next 5 to 7 years. This is according to Mohamed Ashraf, COO of Egyptian producer PICO. The producer states that Egypt has read more

In the last decade, avocado production has been steadily increasing on a global level; however, consumption has not kept up with the same pace. This has led to recurring tensions between supply and demand, price pressure on sales, and a growing reliance on promotions. "If we want the sector to generate read more

Po kilku kolejnych sezonach dotkniętych suszą, obfite opady deszczu w ubiegłym roku okazały się bardzo korzystne dla subtropikalnych upraw w Maladze, takich jak mango i awokado. "Hiszpania przewiduje wzrost produkcji awokado o 20-25% w sezonie 2025/2026, dzięki zwiększonym opadom deszczu i dobrze..." read more

Dla kenijskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Fawakih Import and Export, rosnące zapotrzebowanie Azji na awokado otwiera nowe możliwości, a dyrektor zarządzający El’miqdad Hassan Nandwa jest optymistyczny co do potencjału regionu. read more

Aldo Pesce, export sales, states that the increasing demand for avocado oil due to its health benefits is leading more growers to enter its production. This trend is driven by heightened risks in the fresh market caused by logistical disruptions resulting from rising geopolitical tensions. read more

In August, the export volume from Peru increased by 56%, but the value only by 5%. The average price decreased by 33% to 1.71 US dollars per kilo. The market for Hass avocados in Spain and Italy experienced a significant decline. It is expected that prices will remain low until October. read more

The Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-Asaja) reports that the heavy hailstorm recorded last weekend has caused significant losses totaling 9 million euros across 1,700 hectares of farms in La Costera and La Safor, particularly affecting olive, kaki, avocado, and citrus crops. read more

The Australian avocado grower and exporter, The Avolution, is currently cultivating avocados in the Tristate area, which includes Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales, and preparing for the upcoming Western Australian season. Despite facing some challenges with rain and windy conditions, the overall production has been good. read more

"Industries of avocado in Mexico are still very fragmented and lack institutionalization," according to Pedro Somarriba, President of Avoworks. Despite having a value of approximately $6 billion in the U.S, the sector operates in a manner similar to small, family-owned businesses, presenting significant opportunities for scaling up. read more

The avocado production season in Morocco is advancing smoothly with favorable weather conditions, after experiencing significant losses from heatwaves in June and August. Although estimates of the losses differ among experts, the current focus is on achieving a high percentage of large fruits to improve commercial... read more

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) in the U.S. reported fiscal third-quarter revenues of US$357.7 million, up 10% year-on-year. The increase was driven by higher avocado volumes and pricing discipline despite oversupply conditions. The company stated that its vertically integrated model, combining read more

Dostawy awokado nadal są obfite i stabilne. „Mamy dobre dostawy z Meksyku” - mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając, że dostępne są owoce wszystkich rozmiarów w równomiernym rozkładzie. „Obecnie Meksyk wchodzi w główny sezon na awokado”. Dobra podaż awokado to…

The avocado supply continues to be ample and steady. "We have good supply coming in from Mexico," says Peter Shore of Calavo Growers Inc., adding that fruit of all sizes is available in an even distribution. "Right now, Mexico is entering its primary avocado season." Good avocado supply is... read more

The UK importer Worldwide Fruit is currently in the final stages of avocado supply from Peru and South Africa. "The production in Peru has been increasing significantly year on year. According to Fresh Cargo Peru, export volumes from weeks 1 to 36 in 2025 increased by 29%," said Mark Everett. read more

Przez ostatnie pięć lat wolumeny importu awokado do Indii wzrosły, ponieważ popyt konsumencki rośnie wraz z stabilnymi dostawami awokado Hass z Tanzanii - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel kenijskiej firmy handlowej Truport Transcontinental Limited, która rozwinęła się z dostawcy usług logistycznych. "Nasze korzenie" read more

The Agro Avo project, born from the partnership between Jingold Spa, Spo Zentrum Srl, and the IDeA Agro fund, is now in full swing: the first 45 hectares have already been planted in Carlentini (Syracuse) between last winter and spring 2025, with the aim of reaching a total of 70 hectares by the end of the year. read more

Arrivals of Peruvian blueberries have significantly increased since late last week, leading to a price drop of approximately ¥10–¥20 (US$1.40–2.80) per box. The varieties currently available for sale include Sekoya Pop, 9-2, and Ventura. Traders mention that prices differ based on quality and taste, with the price for blueberries measuring 14mm or larger... read more

The last avocado and grape season in Peru produced positive results in terms of volume, but also revealed challenges facing the sector. These challenges include higher domestic production, saturated markets, new regulatory requirements, and the need to explore alternative markets. Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to address them. read more