Although Mexico resumed its avocado exports to the United States, there is high unsatisfied demand in that market

The article highlights the impact of the US suspension of imports from Michoacán, Mexico, due to security concerns, which temporarily made Mexico the primary avocado supplier. This suspension led to a decrease in overall avocado volumes available in the US market, despite increased production in California, Peru, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. As a result, prices have increased for all sizes, particularly large and small fruits. Despite Mexico's resumption of exports for week 27, the demand for avocados in the US remains unsatisfied, driving prices for small sizes even higher. Miranda celebrates the success of companies that have continued to perform well despite environmental challenges, noting that they are reaping the rewards.

After the United States suspended imports from Michoacán due to security concerns, there was a 10-day period in which Mexico stopped being the main supplier to the US market. “As a result, despite an increase in Hass coming from California, Peru, Colombia and the Dominican Republic, overall volumes still decreased by around 5.0 million kilograms for the American market,” commented Elizabeth Miranda, commercial manager of Agrobusiness. International Peru and advisor to Vivero Los Viñedos. The specialist also explained that, in this context of low volumes, prices are increasing for all sizes, with a high demand for large and small fruit with better values for weeks 25 and 26. "Although Mexico resumed its exports to the United States for week 27, unsatisfied demand for avocado from the United States remains high, which has ...