When is the best time to buy Peruvian avocados?
The best buying windows for Peruvian avocados are May to July. Peru harvests from March to September, but peak European arrivals land May–July — exactly when Spanish fruit is also on the market. That supply overlap, not the start of the season, is when Peruvian wholesale prices hit their annual lows. The live Peruvian average in Europe is shown below.
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The Peruvian season month by month
Peru's campaign builds slowly: March and April volumes are modest and prices are still firming off the end of the Spanish winter season. Volume explodes from May, holds through July, then tapers through August and September as Chile and Colombia take over the European supply picture.
For a buyer, that means: March–April offers quality and reliability but at a premium; May–July offers the deepest liquidity and the lowest €/kg; August is the last call before the market transitions to Spanish, Chilean and Colombian fruit.
What to watch on the live data
Track the Peruvian average against the overall European average in the panel below: when Peru trades at a visible discount to the market average, buyers have leverage; when the discount narrows late in the season, the window is closing.
Caliber mix matters as much as timing — Peruvian 16–18 count fruit commands a premium over 20–22 count throughout the season, so the cheapest cargo is not always in the cheapest month.
Averages and charts are recomputed daily from automated market scans (wholesale, retail and spot observations across European markets). Informational market intelligence — not financial or trading advice.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to buy Peruvian avocados?
The best buying windows for Peruvian avocados are May to July. Peru harvests from March to September, but peak European arrivals land May–July — exactly when Spanish fruit is also on the market. That supply overlap, not the start of the season, is when Peruvian wholesale prices hit their annual lows. The live Peruvian average in Europe is shown below.
When does the Peruvian avocado season end in Europe?
Peru ships to Europe roughly April to September, with the last significant volumes in late August and early September — after that, Chile, Colombia and Spain carry the market.
Are Peruvian avocados cheaper than Spanish ones?
During the May–July overlap, usually yes: Peruvian volume pushes both origins' prices to seasonal lows. In winter, when only Spanish fruit is widely available, the comparison reverses.
Which Peruvian caliber is the best value?
For the EU retail trade, 18–22 count is the workhorse caliber with the best liquidity per euro. Large 12–16 count fruit earns a premium in food service. Compare live averages on the dashboard before committing.