Prices moved. Markets shifted. And if you're buying or selling Hass avocados in 2026, what you knew last year may cost you money today.
The global Hass avocado market entered 2026 in a state of genuine flux. Mexico — the world's dominant supplier — posted record export volumes while domestic prices dropped over 26%. Kenya quietly expanded into new Asian markets. The Netherlands saw transaction prices surge past USD 5/kg. And US tariffs reshuffled trade routes in ways few anticipated.
Whether you're a bulk importer, a produce trader, or a retailer sourcing for a chain, understanding current prices by region is not optional. It's the difference between a margin and a loss.
This guide gives you updated Hass avocado prices per kilogram for Q1 2026 — plus the market forces behind each figure, a full comparison table, and direct sourcing options from Kenya.
🔑 Key Takeaways — Hass Avocado Prices (March 2026)
- Mexico's domestic wholesale price fell to ~USD 2.75/kg in early 2026 — a 26.7% drop from January 2025 — driven by record harvest volumes.
- Netherlands (Europe's redistribution hub) records Hass import prices of USD 3.40–5.30/kg, with transaction data peaking at USD 5.13/kg in late 2025.
- Spain's Hass avocado market surpassed USD 758M in 2025; wholesale ranges from USD 2.35–4.00/kg in 2026.
- Kenya's Grade A export price is USD 1.25–1.75/kg FOB — the most competitive premium origin for European and Middle Eastern importers.
- US tariffs on Mexican and South American avocados are creating unexpected pricing advantages for Kenyan exporters in 2026.
- Global Hass avocado demand is growing at 3.1% CAGR through 2035, supporting long-term price floors across all regions.
What Is the Hass Avocado — and Why Does It Dominate?
The Hass avocado isn't just any variety. It accounts for roughly 80% of all avocados sold globally. Its dark, pebbly skin, creamy texture, and high oil content set it apart. It ripens off the tree. It ships well. It lasts longer than competing varieties.
That combination of taste, logistics, and nutritional value has made it the world's dominant export avocado. From supermarket chains in London to wholesale markets in Dubai, Hass is what buyers mean when they say "avocado."
But Hass prices are far from uniform. They vary by origin, grade, season, and destination. The same fruit that costs USD 1.40/kg at a Kenyan packhouse can land in Rotterdam at USD 3.80/kg — and retail in Paris at USD 5.50/kg. Understanding the gap between those figures is the foundation of smart sourcing.
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Hass Avocado Price Per Kg by Region — 2026 Comparison Table
The table below consolidates wholesale and export price data from the world's key Hass avocado markets. All prices are in USD/kg unless otherwise noted. Data reflects Q1 2026 market intelligence from Tridge, FreshPlaza, SADER Mexico, and FrutPlanet's own market tracking.
| Country / Region | Price Type | 2024 (USD/kg) | 2025 (USD/kg) | 2026 Q1 (USD/kg) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico (domestic wholesale) | Wholesale | 3.25 – 4.90 | 3.60 – 5.20 | 2.50 – 3.80 | ↓ Down ~27% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands (EU import hub) | Import / Wholesale | 3.15 – 4.60 | 3.40 – 5.30 | 3.40 – 5.30 | ↑ Up 12–15% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain (domestic wholesale) | Wholesale | 2.80 – 4.65 | 2.35 – 3.70 | 2.35 – 4.00 | → Stable |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya — Grade A (FOB export) | FOB Export | 1.40 – 1.65 | 1.50 – 1.75 | 1.25 – 1.75 | → Competitive |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya (EU landed price) | Import / Wholesale | €2.80 – €3.80 | €3.00 – €4.50 | €3.00 – €4.50 | ↑ Steady rise |
| 🇺🇸 United States (wholesale avg.) | Wholesale | 4.59 (avg) | 4.49 (avg) | ~2.80 (avg) | ↓ Down (oversupply) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (wholesale import) | Import | ~£2.25/kg | £1.80 – £2.50 | £1.80 – £2.50 | ↑ Up 19% since 2023 |
Sources: Tridge Global Market Intelligence (March 2026), Mexico SADER pricing data (Jan 2026), FreshPlaza Global Overview (Sep 2025), Selinawamucii, FrutPlanet Kenya market intelligence, ONS UK retail data (Jan 2026).
Mexico: Record Exports, Lower Domestic Prices in 2026
Mexico — Q1 2026 Price Overview
Domestic wholesale price | Down ~26.7% from January 2025
Mexico remains the world's largest Hass avocado producer. It exports over 1.68 million tonnes annually. And in early 2026, the market delivered a genuine surprise: prices fell sharply despite record export activity.
Mexico's Agriculture Ministry (SADER) recorded the domestic wholesale price in Mexico City at MX$55/kg in January 2026. That's down from MX$75/kg in January 2025 — a 26.7% reduction. In USD terms, that's roughly USD 2.75/kg. The cause was supply abundance. A strong harvest across Michoacán and neighbouring regions flooded the domestic market in late 2025 and carried into 2026.
Export volumes hit record highs in the same period. But competition in the US market — Mexico's primary buyer — intensified. Peru, Colombia, and California all shipped significant volumes at minimal margins, creating pricing pressure even as Mexican export numbers swelled.
Key Mexico Price Factors in 2026
Record harvest supply was the dominant force. Mexico's structural advantages — proximity to the US, year-round production capability, and deep logistics networks — remain intact. But surplus supply is real. Farm-gate prices softened, and wholesale prices followed.
Trade policy uncertainty added complexity. New US tariffs on South American avocados gave Mexico some competitive advantage in certain US retail windows. But the broader environment of tariff uncertainty prompted major US importers to negotiate longer-term supply agreements with alternative origins, including Kenya and Guatemala.
VELAGRO certification — Mexico's new Labour Certification for Agro-Exports, launched in late 2025 — made avocados the first fresh export product to carry formal labour compliance credentials. This could support premium pricing in ESG-conscious European markets going forward, partially offsetting the current price softness.
Netherlands: Europe's Avocado Redistribution Hub
Netherlands — Q1 2026 Price Overview
Import/wholesale price | Tridge transaction data peak: USD 5.13/kg (Sep 2025)
The Netherlands doesn't grow avocados. It moves them. Rotterdam receives Hass avocados from Kenya, Peru, Mexico, South Africa, and Colombia. It redistributes them across the EU. Dutch import prices are therefore a barometer for all of European demand.
That barometer pointed sharply upward in 2025–2026. Tridge transaction data recorded Dutch Hass avocado prices at USD 5.13/kg in September 2025 — among the highest globally for that period. Northern Italian wholesale markets recorded €3.80–4.50/kg for Peruvian Hass in the same window, with Kenyan fruit priced similarly or slightly below.
The UK followed a parallel trajectory. The Office for National Statistics reported that wholesale import prices averaged USD 2,841/tonne (approximately £2.25/kg) during 2024 — a 19% rise from the year before. Retail prices in the UK as of February 2026 sat between £1.50 and £2.50 per avocado, reflecting continued upward pressure.
What Drives Dutch Avocado Prices in 2026?
Supply origin mix is the primary lever. When Peru's export season peaks, EU supply is abundant and prices moderate. When Kenya, Colombia, and East Africa are the dominant suppliers — as in the European summer — smaller volumes push prices above €3.00/kg for well-sized Hass. Kenyan fruit typically trades slightly below Colombian fruit in European wholesale markets, but remains firmly premium-tier.
Logistics costs matter more than before. Red Sea disruptions through 2024–2025 added transit time and cost to East African supply routes. Rwanda exporters now report 37-day transit times to Rotterdam. Kenya's routes have stabilised somewhat in early 2026, improving cost predictability for European buyers.
Retail demand continues to grow. Italian household avocado penetration reached 35% as of mid-2025, according to YouGov data. EU-wide, avocado remains the fastest-growing fruit category in mainstream supermarkets. This structural demand floor makes significant price drops unlikely even during high-supply periods.
Spain: Growing Production, Competitive Wholesale Pricing
Spain — Q1 2026 Price Overview
Domestic wholesale | Retail peaks at USD 5.29/kg in major Spanish cities
Spain is both a Hass avocado producer and a major European trade player. Its avocado market surpassed USD 758 million in 2025. New plantations in Cádiz, Huelva, and Valencia are reaching productive maturity, steadily expanding the country's production base.
Production rebounded meaningfully in 2025. The Axarquía region in Málaga benefited from improved spring rainfall after drought-affected years. Total Spanish production is projected to surpass 100,000 metric tonnes. Greater domestic supply has moderated wholesale prices relative to 2024 highs, when premiums briefly touched USD 4.65/kg due to simultaneous supply shortages from Spain and Peru.
Wholesale prices in 2026 range from USD 2.35/kg (during peak domestic season) to USD 4.00/kg (during premium import windows). Retail prices in major cities like Madrid hold at USD 3.36–5.29/kg, supported by "ready-to-eat" ripening technologies that allow Spanish exporters to command premiums in supermarket channels.
Kenya: The Best-Value Premium Origin in 2026
Kenya — Q1 2026 Price Overview
Grade A Hass export price | KSh 150–200/kg at packhouse level | Peak season: May–October
Kenya is Africa's fastest-rising Hass avocado exporter. And in 2026, it offers something increasingly rare in the global market: premium-quality fruit at genuinely competitive export prices.
Kenya's high-altitude growing regions — Murang'a, Meru, Kiambu, and the Rift Valley — produce Hass avocados with naturally high oil content, dense flesh, and exceptional shelf life. The same volcanic soils and climate that make Kenya's coffee and tea world-class also make its Hass avocados consistently sought-after by European and Middle Eastern importers.
Export volumes in 2025 reached approximately 135,000–140,000 metric tonnes, generating an estimated USD 170+ million in export revenues. In 2026, Kenya is targeting USD 185 million as it expands aggressively into Chinese, South Korean, and Indian markets. The Netherlands remains Kenya's single largest export market, accounting for approximately 28–32% of total Kenyan avocado exports by value.
Kenya Hass Avocado Price by Grade — 2026
| Grade | Specification | Farm Gate (KSh/kg) | Approx. USD/kg | Target Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A — Premium Export | 180g+, perfect skin, high oil content | 150 – 200 | 1.50 – 1.75 | EU, Middle East, China luxury buyers |
| Grade B — Commercial Export | 140–180g, minor cosmetic variation | 80 – 120 | 1.25 – 1.50 | Mainstream EU, UK, Middle East |
| Local Market Grade | Mixed sizes, varied appearance | 50 – 80 | N/A | Kenya domestic market |
| Processing Grade | Cosmetic damage, overripe fruit | 20 – 40 | N/A | Avocado oil extraction, pulp processing |
Sources: FrutPlanet Kenya market intelligence (Q1 2026), Freshela Exporters data, industry packhouse reports.
Key Kenya Market Drivers in 2026
Murang'a County dominance. Over 60% of Kenya's avocado exports originate from Murang'a County. Established packhouse relationships and proximity to export hubs support premium pricing of KSh 25–35/kg at farm gate. Meru, Embu, and Kiambu offer competitive alternatives at KSh 20–28/kg.
Seasonal pricing rhythm. Peak season (May–October) delivers maximum export volumes at the most competitive prices. Off-season (November–February) sees farm-gate prices rise to KSh 40–50/kg as availability tightens. Forward contracts placed before May for peak-season delivery are the most effective bulk procurement strategy.
US tariffs create unexpected demand. New US tariffs on Mexican and South American avocados in 2025–2026 prompted some American buyers to explore alternative origins. Kenya's US-bound shipments remain small relative to European flows — but strategic interest from US buyers is growing.
Avocado oil competition. Kenya's rapidly expanding domestic avocado oil processing sector competes directly with export buyers for the same Grade A fruit. This competition maintains farm-gate price floors and periodically tightens export supply during processing season — a dynamic that buyers with forward contracts avoid.
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Five forces are shaping Hass avocado prices across every region this year. Understanding them helps buyers time procurement decisions and negotiate more effectively.
1. Weather and harvest cycles. The single biggest variable. Mexico's bumper 2025–26 harvest drove domestic prices down 26.7%. A drought year does the opposite. Buyers who track harvest forecasts in Michoacán, Axarquía, and Kenya's central highlands operate with a material information advantage.
2. Trade tariffs and policy shifts. The Trump administration's 2025–26 tariffs on South American agricultural exports created distortions in US import markets. This prompted US buyers to accelerate long-term supply agreements with alternative origins — benefiting Kenya, Colombia, and Guatemala — while pushing some Peruvian volumes toward European markets.
3. Asia-Pacific demand growth. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are early-stage avocado markets with structurally high growth rates. China's market experienced oversupply from Peru in 2025–2026, depressing short-term returns. Longer term, Asian demand growth underpins global price floors for premium-grade Hass.
4. Logistics and shipping costs. Red Sea disruptions added cost and transit time through 2024–2025. These have partially eased in early 2026. Kenya's sea freight route to Rotterdam runs approximately 37 days. Air freight (USD 3–4/kg) serves premium and time-sensitive orders. Sea freight (USD 0.30–0.50/kg) remains the backbone of bulk trade economics.
5. Avocado oil and processing competition. Domestic avocado oil processing has grown rapidly in Kenya, absorbing fruit that would otherwise reach export markets. This competition between processors and exporters maintains farm-gate price floors and can tighten export supply during processing season — especially for Grade A fruit.
Conclusion: What This Means for Bulk Buyers in 2026
The Hass avocado market in 2026 is not one market. It is a collection of regional markets with meaningfully different price levels, supply dynamics, and buyer opportunities.
Mexico's record harvest created a temporary pricing window. Kenya's competitive FOB prices remain structurally attractive. The Netherlands and UK reflect rising European demand that isn't going away. Spain is growing its production base and its premium-ripening capabilities.
Kenya — USD 1.25–1.75/kg FOB, Grade A quality. The top choice for cost-conscious European and Middle Eastern buyers.
Kenya's peak (May–October) delivers maximum volume at lowest prices. Forward contracts before May lock in best rates.
Mexico's 26.7% domestic price drop reflects record supply — but may not persist into H2 2026. Act now if sourcing from Mexico.
3.1% CAGR demand growth through 2035. Supply volatility will continue. Diversified sourcing across Kenya, Mexico, and Peru is the smartest risk strategy.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hass Avocado Prices in 2026
Sources & References
- Mexico Business News — Avocado Prices Fall as Exports Hit Record Highs (January 2026)
- Tridge — Fresh Avocado Global Market Overview (March 2026)
- FreshPlaza — Global Market Overview Avocados (September 2025)
- Agro-Market24 — UK Avocado Wholesale Prices (February 2026)
- Selinawamucii — Kenya Avocado Market Prices
- FrutPlanet — Kenya Hass Avocado Price Intelligence (2026)
- USDA Foreign Agricultural Service — Kenya Avocado Export Data
- Mexico SADER (Agrifood Information Service) — Domestic Wholesale Price Data, January 2026
- Office for National Statistics UK — RPI Average Retail Price Series, January 2026