Avocado producers

Country-level production data for avocado.

RankCountryProduction (MT)Share %Notes
1Mexico2,750,00028Largest global producer centered in Michoacán and Jalisco; export‑oriented Hass industry with US taking ~80% of exports and strong domestic consumption growth.[3]
1Mexico2,973,34427.9
2Colombia950,00012Rapidly expanding Hass plantings in Antioquia and the Coffee Axis targeting European markets; flexible harvest windows provide counter‑seasonal supply to the EU.[1]
2Colombia1,085,76610.2
3Peru950,00012Major Southern Hemisphere exporter with coastal irrigated orchards; key supplier to EU summer market and important shipper to US and China.[1]
3Dominican Republic1,016,8359.5
4Chile550,0007Export‑oriented Hass sector, but growth constrained by water scarcity; significant domestic consumption reduces exportable surplus.
4Indonesia874,0468.2
5Kenya400,0005Fast‑growing exporter from smallholder‑based production; competitive FOB prices but subject to scrutiny on labor and sustainability practices.[1][5]
5Peru872,1348.2

Major importers

  • Spain Largest EU producer (Andalusia and Canary Islands) with strong role as both producer and re‑export hub; benefits from proximity to EU retail and premium prices.[1]