Peruvian avocado exports rebound after three slow seasons

Peru is expected to export 655,000 tonnes of Hass avocados in the 2025 season, a 30% increase over 2024 and 17% more than in 2023, according to ProHass. The rise is driven by newly productive hectares and the recovery of orchards in northern Peru previously affected by poor weather.

ProHass president José Antonio Castro stressed the need for orderly weekly shipments to avoid oversaturating markets. He highlighted the importance of boosting consumption during the Southern Hemisphere’s summer months to absorb the larger volumes.

Two main challenges remain: a 10% U.S. tariff, which reduces Peru’s competitiveness against Mexico and California, and rising shipping costs. Despite this, Peru sees a strong opportunity in the U.S. market, aiming for a 75% growth in exports to the country between June and August.

Castro also noted the start of Chile’s avocado season, calling for careful coordination to avoid overlapping supply. He criticized shipping lines for unstable and speculative freight pricing that hurts growers, especially small producers.

ProHass had initially forecast a 37% rise in exports but has now revised this down to 30% — still marking a strong recovery over 2024.

source: agraria.pe

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