How much does an avocado cost in 2022?

The US recorded an avocado price increase during 2022, reaching a price of $60.5 per Cartons 2 Layer package in June, the highest price in the last two years. It is no coincidence that precisely during this period in 2022, the USDA reported a significant reduction in the avocado supply compared to the two previous years.

How much does a Hass avocado cost?

Currently, Hass avocado prices from California and Mexico are being recorded. This significant increase occurred mainly for the average prices of conventional Hass avocados from California, where in week 38, prices were US$5.20 per kilogram, skyrocketing 29 percent in just one week, as can be seen in the graph below.

How much is a kilo of avocado?

Prices for US avocados have changed over time. Before 2019, 1 kilogram of avocados was going for US$2.99 in 2017 and US$2.62 in 2018. In 2019 the export price changed to $2.60 per kilo, by -0.93286871%. High return markets in 2019 for US avocados per kilo were from exports to Barbados, China, Vietnam, Iceland and Saudi Arabia.

Why are Australian avocado prices so low?

Chief executive John Tyas said there had been a significant increase in avocado production and supply, pushing prices down. "Compared with last year, we're going to [see] … 65 per cent more Australian avocados harvested this year," he said. Avocado grower Tim Keogh is encouraging consumers to support the industry by buying more of the fruit.