In 2024, Mexico and Peru led avocado exports, increasing their sales by 20% and 29%, respectively. Mexico achieved sales of $ 3.78 billion and Peru of $ 1.24 billion.
Mexico, the world's largest producer, produced 2.67 million tons of avocados in 2024. This fruit has consolidated Mexico as a leader in the global market.
The top ten avocado exporters in 2024 are:
- Mexico: $3.787 billion (+20%)
- Peru: $1.248 billion (+29%)
- Netherlands: $1,235 billion (+14%)
- Spain: $463 million (+12%)
- Morocco: $315 million (no previous data)
- Colombia: $310 million (+54%)
- Chile: $292 million (+19%)
- Israel: $260 million (0%)
- South Africa: $205 million (+42%)
- United States: $177 million (+38%)
According to the United States Department of Agriculture and the Ministry of Agriculture of Mexico, Mexican production has comparative advantages. The production regions enjoy a warm sub-humid climate, with temperatures ranging between 20°C and 25°C, ideal for cultivation. Michoacan, the main producing state, is located in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Axis, offering fertile and well-drained soils in more than 80% of the cultivated areas.
The orchards are located between 1,200 and 2,300 meters above sea level, allowing four overlapping annual blooms, ensuring constant production. Mexico can grow avocados in all seasons thanks to its climate, altitude, and flowering cycles. The region receives an annual average of 163 cm of rain; 61% of orchards depend on rain, and 39% use drip irrigation. The Ministry of Agriculture has maintained pest-free status in 88 municipalities and nine agro-ecological zones, covering more than 87% of the country's avocado-growing area.
Source: opportimes.com