U.S. avocado consumption to continue setting records - Rabobank
26 May, 2021
The report said shipments reached an all-time high in January of this year at close to 320 million pounds, up about 33 percent year-on-year.
Shipments were also up in March, reaching almost 250 million pounds, roughly 20 percent more year-on-year.
Pricing for both shipments and wholesale increased during March, suggesting a stronger demand for avocados as the U.S. economy rapidly recovers, consumer movement is up as pandemic-related restrictions are lifted.