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Guatemala's Avocado Exports Set to Skyrocket Amid Challenges

5/2/2025

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Guatemala's avocado industry is poised for a major breakthrough in the U.S. market, having secured import approval. Ambitiously expanding cultivation from 7,000 to 30,350 hectares could skyrocket exports from 1,700 to 15,000 metric tons by 2030. Yet, hurdles like a 10% U.S. tariff and environmental concerns loom large on this green horizon.

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Story summary

Guatemala's avocado industry is poised for a major breakthrough in the U.S. market, having secured import approval. Ambitiously expanding cultivation from 7,000 to 30,350 hectares could skyrocket exports from 1,700 to 15,000 metric tons by 2030. Yet, hurdles like a 10% U.S. tariff and environmental concerns loom large on this green horizon.