That period is marked by lower volumes, price adjustments, and shifting presence among key supplying countries.
United States: tighter volumes, Mexico in control
In the U.S., the decline in weekly shipments observed in week 47 accounted for most of the overall contraction in supply, narrowing price gaps between sizes in the process. During this period, Mexican avocados almost completely dominated the market.
Mexico recorded 1,401 shipments, down about 13% week-on-week, but up 20% year-on-year. It remained by far the leading supplier, representing 96.49% of total shipments.
Europe: imports down, lowest level in recent weeks
In Europe, avocado imports totalled 589 shipments, down 10% from the previous week and 19% compared with the same week last year. Avobook notes this is the lowest level seen in recent weeks.
Most European arrivals came from Chile, Colombia, Israel, and Spain. Chile remained the top supplier with a 41% market share, followed by Colombia at nearly 24%, and Israel at 17.49%.
Avobook also observes that prices for smaller-size avocados in Europe are starting to converge with those seen in the United States.
Chile scales back exports to Europe
While Chile remains a key player and still ranks first in Europe, the agency reports it is reducing exports—reinforcing the downward trend underway since week 41 and resulting in a smaller presence on the European market.
In the previous week’s update, Avobook had already reported a 7% drop in Chilean exports versus the week before, while still running 6% above the volume recorded a year earlier. Europe reportedly absorbed around two-thirds of these shipments, while Asia and Latin America each received 14%.
China: imports up sharply versus 2024
Finally, Avobook notes that China is following its typical year-end pattern—moderate volumes, but imports well above last year’s. In week 47, the country imported 57 shipments, up 63% year-on-year. The agency attributes this increase to higher volumes from Chile, along with a nearly 10% price correction.