By Carla Espinoza GutiérrezSouth American supplies continue to set the pace in the international avocado market, with the region hitting exports of one million metric tons for the first time last season, Rabobank’s Global Avocado Update 2026 notes. Seasonal congestion and regulations weigh on South American effortsWeather woes aside, seasonal congestion and heavy reliance on certain markets remain risks for South American avocado producers. Beyond volume pressure, South American exporters face changing operational standards. The second edition of the Global Avocado Summit will be held on November 11, 2026, at the Monticello Casino Events Center in Santiago, Chile. For more info, contact events@yentzengroup.comRelated storiesRising supply, organic growth, and policy shifts reshape North American avocado market