Avocado Market Eases After Strong Spring Run

UNITED STATES & MEXICO - The avocado market eased this week as pricing moderated from the elevated levels seen following Memorial Day. According to the USDA’s June 2, 2026, National FOB Review, prices moved lower across California and Mexican Hass avocados, though industry fundamentals remain considerably stronger than earlier in the year.

Importantly, the recent pullback comes after several weeks of exceptionally strong returns for growers. Current pricing continues to provide attractive harvesting economics in both California and Mexico, while demand remains generally healthy and inventories are not considered burdensome.

In the South District of California, Hass prices softened but remain at profitable levels. Cartons (2-layer) of 32s are quoted at 54.25–66.25, mostly 56.25–59.25. Similar pricing is reported on 36s and 40s, while 48s are mostly 56.25–59.25. Smaller fruit remains lower, with 60s mostly 50.25–53.25, 70s mostly 43.25–45.25, and 84s mostly 34.25–38.25. Organic fruit continues to command a premium, with 48s mostly 63.25–65.25.

California growers remain actively engaged in harvest, capitalizing on favorable pricing and continued consumer preference for locally grown avocados throughout the Western United States.

Mexico’s market through Texas is following a similar trend. Supplies are described as fairly light, demand is moderate, and pricing has eased across most sizes. Hass 32s, 36s, and 40s are mostly 53.25–56.25, while 48s are mostly 56.25–59.25. Smaller fruit ranges from mostly 43.25–46.25 on 70s to 35.25–38.25 on 84s. Organic avocados continue to outperform conventional fruit, with 48s mostly 63.25–65.25 and 60s mostly 64.25–66.25.

Industry sources note that Mexico is gradually moving beyond its peak production period, which should help limit the risk of excessive supplies building in the market during the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, Caribbean Greenskin avocados entering through South Florida are experiencing fairly light demand. Dominican Republic-grown Carla and Beneke varieties are quoted at mostly 22.00 for 16s, 26.00–28.00 for 18s and 20s, and mostly 28.00–30.00 for 24s. Medium and larger sizes are generally lower compared with recent weeks.

Peruvian shipments continue to increase as the summer import program develops. So far, those arrivals have been absorbed by the market without creating significant disruption, though industry participants will continue watching volume levels closely as the season progresses.

While pricing has retreated from recent highs, market conditions remain constructive. With inventories manageable, demand holding steady, and both California and Mexico maintaining disciplined movement, the current adjustment appears more like a pause following a strong spring market than the beginning of a prolonged downturn.

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