Peru’s Hass Avocado Exports to China Hit Record High in 2024

According to Peruvian media reports, Peru’s export volume of Hass avocados to China in 2024 increased by 40% compared with 2023, reaching a record-breaking 50,000 metric tons. With this milestone, Peru has now surpassed countries such as Chile and Kenya to become the primary supplier of Hass avocados to China.

The Peruvian government highlighted that this achievement resulted from close collaboration between the government, exporters and growers, with stakeholders across the industry uniting to meet the stringent standards of the Chinese market. By leveraging year-round production and favorable climate conditions, Peru has secured a strong competitive edge on the global avocado market.

In 2024, Peru exported a total of 539,000 metric tons of Hass avocados worldwide, with an export value of $1.129 billion. The regions of Lima, La Libertad and Ica were the top producers, contributing significantly to the avocados exported to China. Lima, responsible for 30% of the nation’s production, benefited from its favorable climate and advanced agricultural technologies. La Libertad stood out for its excellent irrigation infrastructure, enabling exceptional production capacity, while Ica’s fertile soil and optimal growing conditions are expected to further drive export growth in the coming years. From a market perspective, Peruvian avocados have filled the gap left by reduced production in Mexico.

Over the past five years, China’s avocado imports have risen by an impressive 112%, underscoring the vast market potential that has played a pivotal role in driving Peru’s remarkable export growth.

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This article was translated from Chinese. Read the original article.