Avocados Prices in the United States from 2020 to 2025

Key Points

• Avocado prices in the US have varied from 2020 to 2025, with retail prices generally increasing over time.

• In 2020, prices were around $1.70 per avocado; by 2025, they seem likely to be around $2.40, based on early-year data.

• Prices fluctuated due to supply changes, import bans, and consumer demand, with notable spikes in 2022.

Retail Prices Overview

Avocado retail prices in the United States from 2020 to 2025 show a general upward trend, with some yearly variations. Here's a breakdown:

• 2020: Prices averaged about $1.70 per avocado, reflecting stable supply from Mexico.

• 2021: Prices rose slightly to around $1.80 per avocado, driven by steady demand post-pandemic.

• 2022: Prices increased to approximately $2.00 per avocado, influenced by a brief Mexican import ban in February, causing supply shortages.

• 2023: Prices dipped to about $1.90 per avocado, due to a supply glut lowering costs.

• 2024: Prices climbed back to around $2.30 per avocado, with strong demand and higher import costs.

• 2025 : Early data suggests prices are around $2.40 per avocado, potentially rising further with seasonal demand.

Unexpected Detail: Supply Chain Impact

An unexpected factor affecting prices was the 2022 import ban from Mexico, which led to a significant price spike, highlighting the US's reliance on Mexican avocados for over 80% of supply.

Survey Note: Detailed Analysis of Avocado Prices in the United States (2020–2025)

Avocado prices in the United States from 2020 to 2025 have been subject to various economic, agricultural, and geopolitical influences, with retail, wholesale, and import prices providing a comprehensive view of market dynamics. This analysis, based on available data up to March 13, 2025, aims to detail the trends and factors affecting these prices, offering insights for consumers, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Historical Context and Data Sources

The analysis draws from multiple sources, including market reports from Selina Wamucii Avocados Price in US - March 2025 Market Prices (Updated Daily), industry insights from ProducePay Charting Avocado Prices in the US, and statistical data from the Hass Avocado Board 2021 Year in Review and IndexBox Avocado Price in the United States - 2025 - Charts and Tables. These sources provide a mix of retail, wholesale, and import price data, essential for understanding the supply chain from importation to consumer shelves.

Yearly Breakdown of Prices

2020: Stable Prices with Pandemic Influence

In 2020, the retail price per avocado was approximately $1.70, based on data from Statista Avocados: average monthly sales price United States 2021, showing an average of $1.70 per unit from July to December. The import price per kilogram was $2.46, translating to about $1.12 per pound, indicating stable import costs. Wholesale prices, as per ProducePay, fluctuated around $36 per carton (assuming a standard 20-avocado carton, approximately 6.6 pounds), equating to roughly $5.45 per pound. The COVID-19 pandemic increased home cooking, potentially stabilizing demand, with Mexico supplying around 1 million tons, maintaining price consistency.

2021: Slight Increase with Post-Pandemic Recovery

Retail prices in 2021 rose to about $1.80 per avocado, reflecting a 5.9% increase from 2020, inferred from trends in FreshFruitPortal Avocado prices skyrocket in the U.S. market. The import price per kilogram increased to $2.55, or $1.16 per pound, with imports reaching 1.1 million tons, up 10% from 2020. Wholesale prices, estimated at $40 per carton based on ProducePay's trends, suggest a market adjusting to post-pandemic demand, with prices peaking at $3.22 per kilogram ($1.46 per pound) in December, per FreshFruitPortal Agronometrics in Charts: Hass avocados see firm prices in U.S. market. Per capita consumption hit 8.55 pounds, up 278% since 2000, per the Hass Avocado Board Hass Avocado Board: 20 Years of "Making it Happen".

2022: Price Spike Due to Import Ban

In 2022, retail prices reached approximately $2.00 per avocado, a significant jump driven by a brief Mexican import ban in February, as reported by FreshFruitPortal Avocado prices continue upward trend in the U.S. market. This ban, due to security threats to US inspectors, reduced supply, with dollar sales peaking at $233 million in June. The import price per kilogram was $3.03, or $1.38 per pound, with imports at 1.13 million tons. Wholesale prices soared, with ProducePay noting $60.5 per carton in June, up 68.1% from June 2020, and peaking at $72 per carton late June, per USDA figures. This year highlighted the US's 90% reliance on Mexican avocados.

2023: Supply Glut Lowers Prices

In 2023, retail prices dipped to about $1.90 per avocado, reflecting a 35% year-on-year drop in wholesale prices early in the year, per ProducePay Charting Avocado Prices in the US, due to a supply glut with imports at 1.3 million tons, up 11% from 2022. The import price, predicted at $2.63 per kilogram by Selina Wamucii, showed some inconsistency with IndexBox reporting $1,787 per ton ($1.787 per kg) in January, suggesting early-year fluctuations. Wholesale prices stabilized at $48–$50 per carton mid-year, per USDA, with California contributing 257 million pounds, per the California Avocado Growers Market Statistics.

2024: Rising Prices with Strong Demand

In 2024, retail prices climbed to approximately $2.30 per avocado, with the market hitting $3.8 billion and consumption peaking, per FreshFruitPortal Mexican avocado prices dropping in U.S. market | Agronometrics Stories. The import price reached $3,975 per ton in August ($3.975 per kg), per IndexBox Avocado Price in the United States - 2025 - Charts and Tables, reflecting a 72.5% increase from December 2023. Wholesale prices trended above 2023 levels, with Mexico’s metered supply keeping them firm, estimated at $65–$70 per carton, per USDA figures, with demand up 1% over 52 weeks.

2025 (Up to March 13): Early-Year Trends

As of March 13, 2025, retail prices are approximately $2.40 per avocado, based on Selina Wamucii’s updated prices Avocados Price in US - March 2025 Market Prices (Updated Daily). The import price is projected at $4.00–$4.50 per kg, with wholesale prices at $65–$75 per carton mid-season, per FreshPlaza trends. The Super Bowl in February 2025 spiked demand, potentially pushing prices higher, with projections suggesting stability post-event at around $2.30, per industry insights.

Factors Influencing Price Fluctuations

• Supply Dynamics: Mexico, supplying 80–95% of US avocados, saw volume changes due to weather, labor, and maturity standards, with 2024 volumes 3% above 2023.

• Demand Trends: Consumption hit 3 billion pounds in 2023, driven by health trends and events like the Super Bowl, per ProducePay Current Situation of the Fresh Avocado Market in the US.

• Geopolitical Events: The 2022 import ban from Mexico, due to security issues, caused significant price spikes.

• Trade Policies: Potential tariffs, as mentioned in Newsweek Avocado Prices Set To Soar Because of Trump Tariffs, could affect future prices, given Mexico’s dominance.

Conclusion and Future Outlook

The avocado market in the US has shown resilience, with prices generally increasing from 2020 to 2025, driven by demand growth and supply challenges. Future prices may depend on trade policies, such as potential tariffs, and seasonal supply variations, with projections suggesting continued growth in consumption and pricing.