Mexico: Avocado Annual
Mexican Hass avocado production is forecast to be 1.6 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2015/2016, an increase over MY 2014/15. Michoacán is the world leader in avocado production and accounts for 80 percent of total Mexican avocado production. Exports for MY 2015/16 are forecast to increase to about 750,000 MT. Exports to the United States are expected to continue to be strong and growing.