Chilean avocado growers had their highest production in 15 years and their longest season ever in 2024-25, according to the Chilean Avocado Committee.
Growers produced 240,000 tons of avocados during the season that began Aug. 24 and continued until June 25.
Exports accounted for 57% of production — 136,000 tons — a 52% increase from the previous season’s 89,363 tons. Europe accounted for 57% of exports (77,000 tons); Latin America, led by Argentina, received 25.1% (34,000 tons); Asia took 8.6%; North America got 8.5% of exports and .8% were shipped to Oceania.
The high production numbers were prompted by favorable weather conditions, an improved fruit set and adoption of new agricultural technologies and management practices, especially in non-conventional areas, explains Karen Brux, managing director of the Chilean Avocado Importers Association. Chile has about 74,000 acres of avocados.
Europe has been the main export destination for Chilean producers for more than six years, Brux says.
“Chilean avocados fill supply gaps in the U.S. during fall and winter,” she adds.
Early-season avocado production typically is used domestically. In 2024-25, 43% of total production stayed in Chile, Brux says.
Chile is the second-largest global consumer of hass avocados, she says, with an annual average per capita intake of 19 pounds.
Chilean avocados are unique, Brux says.
“Central Chile, where most avocados are grown — especially the Valparaíso Coquimbo and O’Higgins regions — has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm, dry summers,” she says. “This results in consistent growing conditions that contribute to high-quality fruit with rich flavor and creamy texture, which is very similar to California.”
Chile’s avocado growing season runs from August through March, with growers offering fresh avocados during the Northern Hemisphere’s offseason, Brux says.
