How much avocados do Mexico produce and export?
Mexico is the largest producer of avocados: 2.8 million tonnes in 2024, 25% of the world's 11.2 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $4 billion in 2024, 43% of world exports of avocados (HS 080440) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 87% of its avocados exports by value.
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Mexico's avocados production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.8 million tonnes | 25% | +6.1% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37% | 34% | 29% | 29% | 25% |
Mexico's avocados exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4 billion | 43% | 1.3 million t | $3,204 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080440 (Avocados, fresh or dried).
Where Mexico's avocados goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Mexico's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5B | 87% |
| Canada | $273M | 6.8% |
| Japan | $99M | 2.5% |
| El Salvador | $50M | 1.2% |
| Honduras | $28M | 0.7% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Mexico avocados: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/MEX/avocados/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.