10 World’s Biggest Avocado-producing Countries
10 World’s Biggest Avocado-producing Countries
10 World’s Biggest
Avocado-producing Countries– There are 10 World’s biggest avocado-producing
countries based on
the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) database
in 2026. So far, avocado (Persea americana) is a fruit plant originating
from the American Continent and it has been
planted in many countries all over the world. Based on its nutritional content,
avocados are also a complete source of nutrients because it contains vitamins
C, E, and K, as well as folate, potassium, a few antioxidants that are good for
health. Commonly, in some countries, avocado can be consumed freshly and can be
processed into mashed avocado, avocado juice, and others. In processing
treatments, avocado can be processed into Avocado oil.
Statistically, from time to time, avocados have bigger demand from
time to time. It can be seen from the production and harvested areas of avocado
plants. Based on production, the world’s avocado production was just 716 thousand tons in 1961 and in 2024, it became 11.2
million tons. Meanwhile, in another variable, the harvested areas of avocados
have also increased in the area. In 1961, the
harvested area of avocados was just 76 thousand hectares and in 2024, it became
1 million hectares. After more than 60 years, these avocado fruits have become
one of the most popular fruits because of its increasing demand for
human consumption from time to time. In the future,
potentially increasing demand could happen because of the needs of human
consumption and the growth of human populations.
World’s Production, Harvested Areas, Yield of Avocados Fruits From 1961 to 2024
|
Year |
World's Area Harvested Avocado Plants |
World’s Production of Avocado Fruits |
Yield |
|
(Hectare (Ha)) |
(Tons) |
(Tons/ hectare (t/ha)) |
|
|
1961 |
78,690 |
716,353 |
9.10 |
|
1962 |
81,377 |
747,298 |
9.18 |
|
1963 |
84,289 |
787,311 |
9.34 |
|
1964 |
85,792 |
788,522 |
9.19 |
|
1965 |
89,261 |
857,193 |
9.60 |
|
1966 |
93,189 |
884,536 |
9.49 |
|
1967 |
97,540 |
945,037 |
9.69 |
|
1968 |
102,385 |
960,427 |
9.38 |
|
1969 |
107,324 |
1,005,429 |
9.37 |
|
1970 |
113,730 |
1,029,650 |
9.05 |
|
1971 |
116,189 |
1,086,786 |
9.35 |
|
1972 |
124,534 |
1,124,012 |
9.03 |
|
1973 |
133,144 |
1,168,951 |
8.78 |
|
1974 |
141,484 |
1,180,212 |
8.34 |
|
1975 |
148,422 |
1,243,261 |
8.38 |
|
1976 |
153,171 |
1,280,299 |
8.36 |
|
1977 |
172,553 |
1,347,809 |
7.81 |
|
1978 |
181,046 |
1,409,038 |
7.78 |
|
1979 |
177,163 |
1,348,699 |
7.61 |
|
1980 |
188,389 |
1,577,865 |
8.38 |
|
1981 |
201,459 |
1,544,661 |
7.67 |
|
1982 |
208,953 |
1,664,338 |
7.97 |
|
1983 |
214,326 |
1,676,042 |
7.82 |
|
1984 |
217,819 |
1,661,982 |
7.63 |
|
1985 |
271,093 |
1,752,860 |
6.47 |
|
1986 |
265,006 |
1,961,073 |
7.40 |
|
1987 |
259,499 |
1,825,021 |
7.03 |
|
1988 |
286,367 |
1,907,246 |
6.66 |
|
1989 |
269,795 |
1,676,413 |
6.21 |
|
1990 |
285,789 |
1,851,282 |
6.48 |
|
1991 |
297,402 |
2,057,215 |
6.92 |
|
1992 |
303,494 |
2,144,738 |
7.07 |
|
1993 |
288,274 |
1,977,851 |
6.86 |
|
1994 |
296,854 |
2,089,121 |
7.04 |
|
1995 |
294,664 |
2,138,499 |
7.26 |
|
1996 |
296,486 |
2,236,582 |
7.54 |
|
1997 |
275,886 |
2,201,120 |
7.98 |
|
1998 |
294,717 |
2,372,649 |
8.05 |
|
1999 |
307,634 |
2,470,079 |
8.03 |
|
2000 |
329,359 |
2,705,626 |
8.21 |
|
2001 |
322,466 |
2,762,553 |
8.57 |
|
2002 |
338,758 |
2,943,305 |
8.69 |
|
2003 |
354,969 |
3,121,497 |
8.79 |
|
2004 |
366,846 |
3,164,334 |
8.63 |
|
2005 |
372,917 |
3,352,808 |
8.99 |
|
2006 |
384,786 |
3,572,592 |
9.28 |
|
2007 |
401,307 |
3,516,966 |
8.76 |
|
2008 |
410,746 |
3,367,356 |
8.20 |
|
2009 |
427,076 |
3,832,476 |
8.97 |
|
2010 |
452,282 |
3,801,776 |
8.41 |
|
2011 |
467,490 |
4,092,747 |
8.75 |
|
2012 |
483,554 |
4,338,207 |
8.97 |
|
2013 |
521,108 |
4,566,844 |
8.76 |
|
2014 |
562,081 |
5,091,784 |
9.06 |
|
2015 |
609,229 |
5,515,354 |
9.05 |
|
2016 |
666,406 |
6,029,951 |
9.05 |
|
2017 |
674,629 |
6,378,614 |
9.45 |
|
2018 |
730,229 |
6,880,608 |
9.42 |
|
2019 |
757,028 |
7,296,464 |
9.64 |
|
2020 |
809,692 |
8,266,199 |
10.21 |
|
2021 |
850,120 |
8,838,169 |
10.40 |
|
2022 |
913,969 |
9,581,225 |
10.48 |
|
2023 |
960,537 |
10,672,980 |
11.11 |
|
2024 |
1,004,582 |
11,226,086 |
11.17 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2026 |
|||
In 2024, the avocado fruit production all over the
world based on FAO Statistical Database reached 11.2 million tons with
cultivated or harvested area up to 1 million hectares (ha). Specifically,
according to the continent area if we look at the production area in 2024, the
American Continent still became the major area of avocado production with 7.5
million tons. The Continent of Africa, Asia, and Europe were next with
production of 1.5 million tons, 1.7 million tons, and 166 thousand tons,
respectively.
The World’s Production of Avocado Fruits Based on Continental Region in 2024
|
Continent |
Production of Avocados in 2024 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
1,590,055 |
|
Americas |
7,539,357 |
|
Asia |
1,735,790 |
|
Europe |
166,477 |
|
Oceania |
194,407 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2026 |
|
Historically, the avocado plant (Persea americana) came from Central
America, namely Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. Until now, along with its
benefits, the cultivation of this plant has spread widely to various countries.
Specifically, the name of “Avocado” came from the Spanish
word “aguacate,” in turn derived from the Aztec words “Ahuacatl” and “ahoacaquahuitl.”
This Spanish name of avocado, Aguacate, was first used in 1550 by Pedro
de Cieza de Leon (1518-1554), a Spanish conquistador and historian.
To date, of all types of avocados, there
are 3 major groups of avocado species, namely the Mexican, West Indian, and
Guatemalan groups. All three have differences in fruit size, fruit skin
texture, taste, fat content, resistance to disease and storage, and
adaptability to the environment. In Taxonomically in biological science, this plant belongs to the order Laurales and the
family Lauraceae so that this plant is still closely related to cinnamon (Cinnamomum
zeylanicum), cassia vera (C. burmanii), and scented wood or camphor
wood (C. camphora).
Table Ranking of the World’s Biggest Avocado Producing Countries in 2024
|
Rank |
Countries |
Production of Avocados in 2024 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
Mexico |
2,761,328 |
|
2 |
Colombia |
1,267,757 |
|
3 |
Dominican
Republic |
1,225,409 |
|
4 |
Peru |
919,602 |
|
5 |
Indonesia |
919,509 |
|
6 |
Kenya |
585,000 |
|
7 |
Brazil |
427,457 |
|
8 |
Israel |
246,971 |
|
9 |
Ethiopia |
201,892 |
|
10 |
Haiti |
197,249 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2026 |
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Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Avocado-producing Countries
1. Mexico
Mexico became the World’s Biggest
Avocado-producing Country. In 2024, its avocado production reached 2.76 million
tons with a planted area of around 100 thousand hectares. Mexico’s avocado
production area is concentrated in the state of Michoacán and
most avocado production comes from this state. Genetically, some types of
avocadoes grown in Mexico include Fuerte, Hass, Bacon, Reed, Criollor,
and Zutano.
2. Colombia
Columbia is the 2nd biggest avocado
country producer in the world. In 2024, the total production reached 1.26
million tons. The Hass Avocado is one of the most widely
cultivated types of avocadoes in the country. In this country, many avocado
plantation developments have been conducted because of the large potential
area. Geographically, in Columbia, one of the most planted of avocado are
“Hass,” contributing more than 20% of total areas. In addition, the other
cultivars are Reed and Collinred. Geographically, the main growing areas of
Avocado in Columbia located in Antioquia, Tolima, Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío,
Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Santander, and Nariño (Garcia et al.,
2021). In addition, to support the avocado agribusiness in Columbia, many
foreign investors have invested in this country, thus supporting the
acceleration of the expansion of avocado production.
3. Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is the 3rd world’s
biggest avocado-producing country. In 2024, the total production reached 1.2
million tons. The planting area is almost spread out in various regions of the
country, namely in the North, in the Southwest, in the Central, and
in the South. To date, some of the avocado growing areas in the country are in
Elias Piña, Moca, Altamira, San Cristobal, San José de Ocoa, Mao, Montecristi,
Dajabón, Barahona, San Juan, La Romana, El Seibo, Baní, and Duvergé.
In terms of plant agronomy, the most widely cultivated avocado types are Carla,
Semil 34, and Hass with the type of Semil-34 being widely
most cultivated type in this country.
4. Peru
Introduced to Peru in the 15th Century, Avocado
still has one of the major crops in Peru. Statistically, Peru is the 4th World’s
Biggest Avocado-producing Country. In 2024, the total production reached 919.6
thousand tons. Some of the avocado-growing areas in the country are La
Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Aca, and Ancash. Hass and Fuerte are
some of the most popular avocado species in this region. Until now, Peruvian
avocados are also exported to foreign markets, especially in the European
region.
5. Indonesia
Indonesia is the 5th avocado-producing
country in the world. In 2024, the total production reached 919.5 thousand
tons. Basically, this fruit is one of the fruits that are in demand by the
people of Indonesia. In terms of geography, the largest planting areas for this
commodity are in the provinces of East Java, West Java, West Sumatra, Central
Java, and South Sumatra. When viewed from the type, there are several
popular types of avocadoes, namely the type of avocado Wina, kendil, mentega,
miki, and Pluwang.
6. Kenya
Kenya was the 6th biggest avocado
country producer. In 2024, the avocado production from Kenya reached 585
thousand tons. The area for avocado production in this country is 20 thousand
hectares. Geographically, Kenya's avocado main region
stretches across several highland counties, especially in the Central, Eastern,
and Rift Valley regions. Specifically, major producing counties include
Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri, Meru, Kirinyaga, and Nakuru. Furthermore, genetically,
in Kenya, there are several popular types of Avocados including Hass, Fuerte,
Pinkerton, Reed, and Jumbo.
7. Brazil
Brazil was the 7th biggest avocado
producer in the world. In 2024, the avocado production of Samba Country reached
427 thousand tons. The major avocado areas in Brazil are located in several states mainly Sâo Paulo, Minas Gerais, and
Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, and Ceará. In terms of cultivars of avocado, the
avocado cultivars are Pollock, Fuchs, Simmonds, Prince, Linda, and
Wagner. These cultivars are introduced to foreign countries. Besides
the introduction of cultivars, some local avocado cultivars from Brazil are
still cultivated in these countries. Some of them are Geada,
Fortuna, Quintal, Ouro Verde, and Solano.
8. Israel
Israel is also one of the biggest producers of
avocado in 2024. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the
production of avocado from Israel reached 246,971 tons. The main cultivation of
avocado areas in Israel are located along the Coastal Plain from Rosh Hanikra
in the North down to the Gaza belt district, in addition to Israel’s hinterland
areas such as the Jordan Valley and the Upper Galilee (Eastern Valleys). Based
on its contribution, the production share of the Avocado along the coast
contributes 70% of total. Meanwhile, the remaining 30% located in the Eastern
Valleys. Specifically, the extensive area of the Avocado plantations can be
found on kibbutzim while a smaller proportion are grown by Moshavim
(cooperative villages). Based on its genetic condition, some avocado cultivars
are planted in Israel, namely Galil variety, Ettinger, Hass, Fuerte, Reed
variety.
9. Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the 9th biggest producer of Avocado in
2024. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production
of Avocados from Vietnam reached 201,892.
Geographically, the principal regions for avocado production in Ethiopia are
the fertile southern highlands. Additionally, areas surrounding the Ethiopian
Highlands—encompassing both central and northern regions—offer favorable
conditions for avocado cultivation. Notable locations with substantial avocado
farming include Sidama, Woyalita, Jimma, Mizan Teferi, West Hararghe, and
Oromia. Genetically, some types of avocadoes are cultivated in Ethiopia including Hass, Fuerte, Ettinger, Bacon,
Pinkerton.
10. Haiti
Haiti was the 10th biggest avocado
producer in the world. In 2024, Haitian Avocados reached 197 thousand tons. In
this country, avocados are one of the main agricultural commodities. Some of
the avocado’s production is exported to another country namely Dominican Republic.
Geographically, the avocado region can be found in several areas in Haiti, but the significant cultivation area
is located in the Artibonite and Central Plateau
regions. Genetically, some of the cultivated avocado in Haiti includes
West Indian types (Zaboka), Fuerte, Dutton, and Hass.
The Table Rank of 10 World’s Largest Avocado Country Producers in 2024
The Histogram Rank of 10 World’s Largest Avocado Country Producers in 2024
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