Colombia plans to increase avocado exports to the U.S. by 30 percent this year, after exporting 2,376 tons of avocados to the U.S. a year ago.
Corpohass reports growers are forecasting exports to the U.S. will continue increasing by 40 percent in 2023 and 50 percent in 2024. Corpohass promotes the production and marketing of Columbian avocados.
The organization has 262 farms capable of exporting up to 19,566 acres, and there are 313 farms under surveillance (for qualification) adding up to 22,823 acres.
Colombia in 2021 had a growth of 25 percent in tons exported to the world, while in value the growth was 39 percent compared to 2020.
Corpohass reports exports have already exceeded $200 million to 34 destinations around the world. During 2022 Corpohass expects a similar growth, of 25 percent to 30 percent.