Avocados have become one of the most coveted fruits these days at Mexico's local markets, as due to shortages in supply their price per box reaches up to $150.
In the markets, the variety currently available is the one known as "Special" or "Double harvest." Its price stands at $150, which is high compared to Persian limes, whose price barely reaches $40.
According to marketers, avocados are so coveted because shortages were suffered in October last year. Back then, the "Suárez" variety reached $220.
Last year, the "Morro" and "Pagua" varieties barely reached $60.
"Hass" avocado
The variety expanding the most in the region of Yucatan is the "Hass".
The variety expanding the most in the region of Yucatan is the "Hass".
Other varieties available in the region's local market are the "Lagunero", the "Pagua" and the "Double harvest". A few years ago, growers also produced the "Mulix".
Producers believe that with the fruit's varieties they can guarantee a permanent supply of avocados.
The "Lagunero" variety will start being harvested this month. The "Suárez" will be harvested in July and the "Pagua" in November.
"Special" avocados are harvested in January, February, March and June.
This variety had been known for many years, but its cultivation only started around 10 years ago.
According to several buyers, they have not been able to obtain large amounts of the fruit for a few days. This is why the price has reached $150.
Droughts likely took a toll on the plantations during the flowering stage, which is why the harvest was delayed.
Persian limes still have rather average prices. Growers sell them for up to $40 per box; however, bitter oranges have reached $200.
Source: Yucatan
