Countries by Avocado Production 2024

About This Dataset

The chart illustrates avocado production by country for the year 2024, highlighting Mexico as the dominant producer with a staggering 2,420 thousand metric tons. Colombia follows as a distant second with 1,000 thousand metric tons, while Peru ranks third with 850 thousand metric tons. The significant gap between Mexico and the other countries underscores its leading role in the global avocado market.

✨ AI Insight

Mexico's avocado production is more than double that of Colombia, showcasing a remarkable lead in the industry with 2,420 thousand metric tons. The gap between the top producer and the rest is substantial, with Colombia at 1,000 thousand metric tons and Peru at 850 thousand metric tons. This dominance can be attributed to Mexico's favorable climate, extensive cultivation practices, and established export markets. Interestingly, Indonesia and Kenya, with production figures of 600 and 450 thousand metric tons respectively, indicate a growing interest in avocado farming in regions outside of traditional producers. As global demand for avocados continues to rise, these emerging producers may play a more significant role in the market.

Source: FAO

Key Findings

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Mexico leads with 2,420 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 769 · median: 525.

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Gap in 2024: Mexico is 12.1× larger than Chile.