Mexico resumes avocado exports after sharp shipment decline

Avocado harvesting for export in Mexico's Michoacán state resumed on November 5 after a temporary disruption that reduced shipments to the United States, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Before the disruption, Michoacán exported approximately 28,000 tonnes of avocados per week. Shipments fell to 11,000 tonnes during the previous week, representing a reported decline of 40%.

The slowdown followed falling avocado prices, which ranged between MXN 13–20 (USD 0.70–1.07), and stronger competition in international markets.

Export operations restored

Growers, packing companies and plant health authorities reached an agreement to restart harvesting, inspections and international shipments.

Around 1,000 harvesting operations were expected on the first day following the agreement.

Michoacán has 56,718 registered orchards covering 188,141 hectares for avocado exports to the US during the April–October 2026 season. The state also has 76 certified packing facilities.

The ministry said 50 municipalities in Michoacán are officially recognised as free from regulated avocado borer pests.

source and photo: .gob.mx