A 104% increase in total avocado pounds shipped to the U.S. to date during the 2022-2023 season has been reported by The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB).
This data is provided by the Hass Avocado Board which tracks shipments and sales of Hass avocados from all growing regions.
During the past two years avocado production and orchard development in Colombia has increased rapidly. In 2021, there were 150 orchards producing just under 6.5 million pounds of avocados. Today, there are 488 orchards across eight states, and production is soaring with nearly 25 million pounds of avocados being produced in the 2023 season so far, a 325% increase since 2021.
The expansion of certified acreage is a major contributor to the increase in volumes and the growth of the industry in general.
CAB reported excitement over the growth of avocado exports the last two years and looks forward to see where volume stands in the years to come.
The ability of Columbia to ship directly to the U.S., one of the of the strongest avocado consumption markets in the world, is a great asset to Colombia Avocados suppliers, and provides American consumers with more supply choices to meet their growing demand.