Columbia covets the US market

80 already exporting agricultural products to the United States, Colombia hopes to add avocados.

For authorizations , a US delegation came to Colombia to inspect orchards and facilities. The prospect of opening to the US market glad the sector.

Because the United States is the largest consumer of avocados in the world. With demand increased by + 174 % over the last 14 years. They produce ( California, Florida ) and imported from Mexico, Peru and Chile .The geographical position of Columbia and approximity with the United States would give it an advantage over the Chilean and Peruvian competitors.

In Colombia the area under avocado production doubled between 2008 and 2014. The country plans to produce 42,500 tonnes this year.

source : elnuevoherald.com