Mexican Hass avocado production is forecast to be 1.3 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2013/14, a modest increase over MY 2012/13. Michoacán is the world leader in avocado production and accounts for 85 percent of total Mexican avocado production. Exports for MY 2013/14 are forecast to be close to exports in MY 2012/13 or 620,000 MT. Exports to the U.S. are expected to continue to be strong.
