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Mexico-US avocado trade disruption and recovery

Overview

In early August 2026, the United States suspended USDA-APHIS on-site avocado inspections in Michoacán following a security alert citing threats to U.S. interests. The suspension halted the on-site certification required for exports, affecting over 30,000 producers and roughly 80 packing plants. With Michoacán supplying 75–80% of U.S. avocado imports, the halt was estimated to cost the sector between $10 million and $15 million per day.

In response, President Claudia Sheinbaum deployed security forces to protect orchards, packing facilities, and transport routes. While initial deployments included over 1,500 personnel, subsequent security reinforcements expanded the presence to approximately 9,500 members of the Army, Air Force, and National Guard across the state. Following bilateral security coordination, the U.S. announced a partial restart of inspections on 7 August, which eventually led to the full resumption of activities throughout Michoacán by August 13.

By August 18, the 2025-26 avocado season concluded with Michoacán production totaling 1.46 million tonnes, a 27 percent decrease from the previous season’s 2 million tonnes. Despite this local decline, Mexican avocado imports into the United States saw a record-breaking increase of 32 percent compared to the last campaign.

While trade has resumed, providing relief to approximately 200,000 workers, industry leaders remain cautious. Security challenges persist, including theft, extortionate fees from criminal groups, and threats against inspectors. USDA inspectors have shifted their focus primarily to packing plants to ensure quality and safety standards are met amidst ongoing risks from organized crime.

Entities

Michoacán · Claudia Sheinbaum · United States Department of Agriculture · Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla · Mexico

Claims

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Coverage disagrees

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"Exports of Mexican avocados to the United States increased 35% in the first four months of 2026."

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"Mexican avocado exports fell by nearly 25% in the first half of 2026."

One claim asserts a 35% increase in Mexican avocado exports to the US in early 2026, while the other asserts a nearly 25% decrease in the first half of 2026.
"The U.S. government will partially restart official activities in Michoacán on Saturday."

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"The United States has fully resumed avocado inspection operations in Michoacán, Mexico."

One claim states the U.S. government will partially restart activities on Saturday, while the other states that inspection operations have already fully resumed.

[DISPUTED] The U.S. government will partially restart official activities in Michoacán on Saturday.
[DISPUTED] The United States has fully resumed avocado inspection operations in Michoacán, Mexico.
[DISPUTED] Exports of Mexican avocados to the United States increased 35% in the first four months of 2026.
[DISPUTED] Mexican avocado exports fell by nearly 25% in the first half of 2026.
[● 22 SOURCES] Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla is coordinating with the U.S. embassy and Mexican security authorities to restore inspections.
[● 21 SOURCES] Only avocados received on 4 August in the presence of a USDA official may be processed; those received on 5 August may be unloaded but not processed or shipped.
[● 21 SOURCES] The avocado industry in Michoacán employs about 200 000 people and generates $3‑3.5 billion annually.
[● 21 SOURCES] Recent security operations led to the arrest of criminal leader Alfonso “La Quiringua”.
[● 20 SOURCES] The United States suspended avocado export inspections in Michoacán due to a security alert.
[● 20 SOURCES] Michoacán provides about 85 % of Mexico’s avocado volume exported to the United States, representing nearly 90 % of total Mexican avocado exports.
[● 20 SOURCES] The suspension affects more than 30 000 certified avocado producers and roughly 80 packing plants in Michoacán.
[● 20 SOURCES] The United States maintains a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Michoacán.

Timeline

28 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Michoacán avocado production falls 27 percent amid resumed US exports
Michoacán's 2025-26 avocado season ended with production down 27 percent, though exports to the US resumed following an eight-day security-related suspension and increased military presence.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 21 sources
Michoacán avocado exports to U.S. resume after security alert
U.S. avocado inspection operations in Michoacán, Mexico, have fully resumed after an eight-day suspension. Increased Mexican military presence aims to address security concerns and extortion risks.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 19 sources
Michoacán avocado sector reinforces security and environmental standards
Michoacán authorities and Apeam are coordinating security and environmental measures for the avocado sector, supported by a federal deployment of 9,500 personnel to protect the export chain.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 32 sources
Michoacán resumes avocado exports to U.S. after security suspension
Michoacán is gradually resuming avocado exports to the U.S. after a security-related inspection suspension. Mexico has deployed over 1,500 security personnel to protect the production and export chain.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 53 sources
Michoacán avocado exports to U.S. partially resume after security pact
The U.S. is partially resuming avocado inspections in Michoacán, Mexico, after security-related suspensions. Bilateral agreements and increased Mexican security deployments have enabled the release of thousands
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 94 sources
US suspends avocado inspections in Michoacán; Mexico deploys troops
The U.S. halted avocado inspections in Michoacán over a security alert, stopping exports. Mexico deployed 1,500 troops, while leaders seek to restore inspections; the region supplies 75‑80 % of U.S. avocados, a
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 36 sources
US suspends avocado export inspections in Michoacán over security threat
The US suspended USDA avocado inspections in Michoacán on Aug 5 over a security threat, halting shipments and affecting 30 000 producers, 80 packers, 200 000 jobs and $3‑3.5 bn in output; officials are working
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Mexico's avocado exports to the US rise 35% in early 2026
Mexico's avocado shipments to the US grew 35% in early 2026, but export earnings fell 22% as prices dropped and market share slipped to 70% amid rising competition.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Mexico and California Avocado Production Surge Stabilizes Prices
Record Mexican and Californian avocado supplies have stabilised U.S. prices, boosted organic premiums, and eased avocado‑oil feedstock pressure, prompting market consolidation.

Sources

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