# Global avocado supply and export market trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-avocado-supply-and-export-market-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-23T19:42:23.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 7.

The global avocado market is experiencing shifts in supply and export dynamics. Mexico remains the primary supplier for North America, particularly as seasons in California and Peru wind down. While Mexico produced approximately 6.0 billion pounds in 2025, industry experts note that success depends on matching fruit sizes and grades with specific market demands. In Michoacán, recent rain and thunderstorms have caused short-term harvesting and shipping disruptions, though overall supplies remain adequate.

To combat informal intermediation and ensure fiscal transparency, new tax regulations from AGRICULTURA and SAT specify that income tax deductions for packing companies will only be permitted for direct purchases from certified orchards. Regarding labor standards, the Agro-Export Labor Certificate (CLA) is mandatory for exporting companies to verify social security compliance via the Velagro platform. The Michoacán Secretariat of Economic Development (Sedeco) clarified that the responsibility for obtaining the CLA rests exclusively with exporting companies, not producers. Additionally, producers with orchards of five hectares or less working solely with family members are not required to register as employers with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).

Environmental authorities continue enforcing zero-deforestation certifications for exports to the U.S., the EU, and Asia. Despite a 33.7% increase in Mexican export volumes, the market faces economic volatility, with average export prices falling 63.2% to US$1.40 per kg. Logistical challenges persist; Aztec Fruits reported that maritime transit times to Europe have extended to 25–35 days, leading the company to suspend sea shipments to prevent fruit damage.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Michoacán Sedeco clarifies avocado labor certification requirements

Michoacán's Sedeco announced that avocado exporters, not producers, are responsible for obtaining the Labor Certificate for Agro-exportation (CLA).

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michoacn-sedeco-clarifies-avocado-labor-certification-requirements

### 2026-10-16: Mexico implements labor certificate for avocado exporters

Mexico has launched the Labor Certificate for Agro-export (CLA) to ensure formal employment and social security for workers in the avocado industry, starting with companies in Michoacán and Jalisco.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-implements-labor-certificate-for-avocado-exporters

### 2026-10-12: Mexico avocado exports to Europe hit by shipping delays

Increased maritime transit times of up to 35 days are forcing Mexican exporters like Aztec Fruits to halt avocado shipments to Europe by sea to avoid fruit damage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-avocado-exports-to-europe-hit-by-shipping-delays

### 2026-10-09: Mexico tightens avocado export rules amid falling earnings

Mexico is introducing new traceability, labor, and zero-deforestation requirements for avocado exports to the U.S. amid declining export earnings and falling prices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-tightens-avocado-export-rules-amid-falling-earnings

### 2026-10-06: Mexico strengthens avocado export chain to the United States

Mexico is implementing new tax and labor regulations to secure the $3.5 billion avocado export chain to the U.S., requiring direct purchases from certified orchards to qualify for tax deductions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-strengthens-avocado-export-chain-to-the-united-states

### 2026-10-02: Guatemala advances avocado export certifications for U.S. market

Guatemala continues efforts to secure USDA accreditation for avocado exports to the U.S., while climate conditions like El Niño have reduced fruit size and impacted export volumes to Europe.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-advances-avocado-export-certifications-for-us-market

### 2026-09-29: Mexico becomes primary avocado supplier as other regions' seasons end

As California and Peru seasons end, Mexico is reclaiming dominance in the avocado market, though weather in Michoacán has caused minor harvest and shipping disruptions.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-becomes-primary-avocado-supplier-as-other-regions-seasons-end

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