Archive · 29 May 2025
California Avocado Farmers Thrive Thanks to Mexican Imports
California avocado farmers are doing well, and a big reason is that they get to sell avocados year-round thanks to avocados coming in from Mexico.
This has helped people want to eat more avocados.
The demand for avocados has gone up a lot in the past few decades.
A special group was made to help sell avocados and teach people how good they are for you.
California grows most of the avocados in the country.
Even though wildfires have caused problems for some farmers, people still want avocados, and they're replanting trees to keep up with demand.
So, avocado toast and guacamole are here to stay.
California avocado growers say Mexican imports have helped their sales by ensuring a year-round supply and fueling demand.
Avocado consumption in the United States has tripled between 2000 and 2021.
A 2000 law created the Hass Avocado Board to promote avocados and conduct research, contributing to the fruit's popularity.
California farmers grow about 10% of the avocados eaten in the U.S., and nearly all of the country's domestic production.
Despite wildfires, avocado demand remains high, with growers replanting orchards.
- Who
- California avocado growers.
- What
- California avocado growers are thriving thanks to Mexican imports.
- When
- The influx of Mexican avocados began after the lifting of a ban in 1997.
- Where
- California.
- Why
- Mexican imports provide a year-round supply which has helped to increase avocado demand.
- U.S. Avocado Consumption Increase (2000-2021)
- Tripled
- California Avocado Production
- Nearly all domestic production in U.S.
- California Avocado Season
- April-September
- Percentage of U.S. Households that Buy Avocados
- About 60%
- Hass Avocado Board Established
- 2000