Avocado import trends summarized

And a report on Chilean avocados

With the recent release of USDA trade data for September, I asked Grok to summarize avocado import trends over the past decade (October-September trade year).

Grok: Overview of U.S. Avocado Import Trends (2015–2025)

U.S. avocado imports have shown robust growth over the past decade, driven by rising domestic demand. Total import values (in thousands of USD) increased from $1.63 billion in 2015 to $3.99 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.39%. The market experienced fluctuations, with a peak of $3.49 billion in 2022, a dip to $2.83 billion in 2023 (possibly due to supply chain issues or production challenges in key exporters), and a strong recovery thereafter. Mexico remains the overwhelming dominant supplier, but there has been gradual diversification, with emerging growth from Colombia and consistent contributions from Peru and the Dominican Republic. Chile’s role has been volatile, aligning with production variability noted in the Chilean avocado report (e.g., recovery from drought in 2024/25 boosting exports to the U.S.).