Brazil is expected to harvest 60,000 metric tonnes of Hass avocados in 2026, doubling last year’s volume and confirming the country’s growing role in the international avocado market.
According to Abacates do Brasil, around 90% of national Hass avocado production is exported, a factor that continues to drive the expansion of planted area and new investments in the crop.
The association estimates that Hass orchards will cover between 10,000 and 11,000 hectares this year, compared with 9,000 hectares four years ago and just 1,000 hectares a decade ago. Production is mainly concentrated in the states of São Paulo and Minas Gerais, with the harvest running from February to September.
The increase in output is being supported by improved weather conditions and the entry into production of recently planted orchards, after several seasons marked by high temperatures and insufficient rainfall.
Jaguacy expects a strong recovery
Jaguacy Avocado, Brazil’s largest Hass avocado producer and exporter, expects to harvest 6,000 metric tonnes this season, compared with its usual annual average of around 4,000 tonnes.
The recovery follows a difficult 2025 campaign, when the company lost 70% of its crop due to drought. Jaguacy has also expanded production into Rio Grande do Sul in order to extend its export window.
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The company expects to ship 800 containers this season to destinations including Europe, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and India, with revenue projected at around US$27.3 million.
Exports rise sharply
Brazilian avocado exports have already shown strong growth in the first part of the year. From January to May 2026, the country exported 2,352 TEUs of avocados, up 161% year on year, according to Datamar.
Growers are continuing to invest in irrigation, fertigation, orchard monitoring and export-oriented production systems. However, the industry points to labour availability as one of the main constraints, as Hass avocados must still be harvested by hand.
US market remains closed
Despite Brazil’s export momentum, the United States remains closed to fresh Brazilian Hass avocados, pending trade agreements.
At the same time, the industry is working to increase domestic consumption through promotional campaigns and tasting events, aiming to build a stronger local market alongside its export growth.
