Mexican avocado imports have been light, and the resulting gap in the market has made for good prices for avocados from California. Demand has been increasing over the last several years, and California's avocado shippers are taking advantage of favorable market conditions.“Demand for avocados is always very strong in the summer,” said Gary Caloroso of Giumarra Agricom. Combined with light supplies from Mexico, that's created a strong market.
On July 14, prices for a two-layer flat of Hass 32s from California were between $59.25 and $62.25. That strong market is in place in spite of abundant avocado volumes from California. With fewer Mexican shipments coming in, California fruit is commanding higher prices.
“We think the market will be strong all through summer,” said Caloroso. “There's increased demand for avocados every year, and with lighter supplies from Mexico there's a strong market for avocados. As we enter the fall, there should be increased volume from Mexico.”
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Gary Caloroso
Giumarra Agrocom
+1 760 480 8502