Hass avocado exports grew 21.3% and reached US$375 million in 2025
Hass avocado exports totaled US$375 million in 2025, a 21.3% annual increase. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Hass avocado exports reached US$375 million in 2025, a 21.3% increase from the previous year.
- Export volume grew by 45.6% to 201,479 tons.
- The agricultural sector's exports grew by 33% overall, driven by products like coffee, flowers, bananas, and Hass avocados.
- Europe was the largest market, receiving over 60% of Colombian avocado exports.
- The Netherlands was the top European destination (35.8% share, US$134.2 million), followed by Spain (7.9% share, US$29.7 million).
- Germany showed strong growth (39.5%), reaching US$10.4 million.
- Exports to Belgium (-15.4%) and Italy (-57.5%) declined.
- Antioquia was the main exporting region, accounting for 47.3% of total exports (US$177.4 million).
- The Eje Cafetero region (Risaralda, Caldas, Quindío) represented 33.5% of total exports.
- Valle del Cauca (-13.7%) and Cundinamarca (-21.7%) experienced export decreases.
- Future challenges include tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and climate variations.
- Analdex emphasizes market diversification and competitiveness to sustain growth.