How much are avocados in Mexico?

The world's avocado supply has been spread super thin lately—and prices are soaring as a result. As more people are drawn to avocados for their flavor and health benefits, consumption of the popular superfruit has spiked in the U.S.: Americans consumed 6.5 pounds per-capita in 2015, up from 3. read more

A single avocado cost around $2 in some parts of the country, up from less than $1 not long beforehand. Prices are expected to remain exceptionally high at least until fall of 2017, when the next crop of avocados from Mexico should be ready to be spooned into guacamole. read more

Avocado production is important to the economy of Mexico with the country being the world's largest producer of the crop. Mexico supplies 45 percent of the international avocado market. Of the 57 avocado producing countries, the other major producers are Dominican Republic, Peru, Colombia, and Indonesia in that order. read more

At a local grocery store, an avocado can usually retail for $1 to $2.50 each. The price will usually depend on the time of the season and where you purchase it. Walmart, for example, sells a five pack of Del Monte Avocados for $4. read more