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FAO FAOSTAT Trade Data · Commodity · Code 572

Avocados

Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Cumulative 2018–2023 values for the top 50 trading nations.

$41.6B
exports, 2018–2023
$46.7B
imports, 2018–2023
47.2%
of trade is exports
#51 of 100
by cumulative trade value

Import-heavy trade mix

Avocados in the import-led third

Exports are only 47.2% of total trade for Avocados, a lower-third export share (import-led book).

Avocados is import-led (exports only 47.2% of trade); buyer concentration in the importers table dominates the landed-cost story. Mexico leads exports, while United States of America is the largest importer. Related US lines typically classify under HTS Chapter 08; duty rates still depend on the exact subheading.

Dig deeper: HTS Chapter 08 rates. Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (USD converted from 1000 USD units).

Trade Trend (2019–2023)

Year Total Exports (top 50 countries) Total Imports (top 50 countries)
2019 $5.4B $7.0B
2020 $5.5B $7.1B
2021 $6.0B $8.1B
2022 $6.2B $8.0B
2023 $5.9B $8.6B

Top Exporters (2023)

# Country Export Value
1 Mexico $2.8B
2 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) $1.3B
3 Spain $434.7M
4 Chile $320.8M
5 Colombia $200.9M
6 South Africa $144.4M
7 United States of America $128.4M
8 France $99.2M
9 Germany $62.6M
10 Belgium $52.8M

Top Importers (2023)

# Country Import Value
1 United States of America $3.1B
2 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) $1.5B
3 France $594.7M
4 Spain $561.0M
5 Germany $524.2M
6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland $287.4M
7 Canada $242.6M
8 Russian Federation $173.7M
9 Japan $160.0M
10 China; mainland $151.2M

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries export the most Avocados?
Mexico is the largest exporter of Avocados by value. Figures are cumulative FAO FAOSTAT top-50 values (2018–2023).
Which countries import the most Avocados?
United States of America is the largest importer of Avocados. On an import-led book, buyer concentration in that table is the first place to pressure-test landed cost.
How has global trade in Avocados changed over time?
The trend table shows year-over-year export and import totals for Avocados from FAO FAOSTAT TCL (top 50 nations, 2018–2023).
What tariffs apply to importing Avocados into the US?
US duties follow the HTS. Lines related to Avocados usually sit in Chapter 08; the exact 8- or 10-digit subheading sets the rate. Open the chapter page on PlainTariff to read the published schedule.
Where does the trade data come from?
All figures on this Avocados page come from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL). Values are USD converted from FAO 1000 USD units; years cover 2018–2023.
Where does Avocados rank among agricultural commodities tracked on PlainTariff?
By cumulative 2018–2023 global trade value, Avocados ranks #51 of 100 among FAO-tracked agricultural commodities on PlainTariff (highest total trade value = #1).

Nationwide commodities with similar trade scale

Two FAO FAOSTAT peer sets for Avocados, each excluding this commodity (country tables above stay the bilateral path).

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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