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Why 90% of the U.S. avocado supply comes from Mexico

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About 90% of avocados eaten in the U.S. come from Mexico , totaling an estimated $2.7 billion in imports for 2024 .

California avocado production peaked in the early 2000s and has fallen in both production acreage and yield since.

California 's industry only meets a fraction of the immense demand.

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English

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