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Avocado

September — May

Spain – Europe’s largest producer of Avocado

Spain is currently the main producer of avocados in Europe, the majority being cultivated in the region of Andalucia. In Spain various avocado varieties are grown, the most common and commercially important being the Hass avocado. Other avocado varieties are Bacon and Fuerte.

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Varieties

Hass

Nov — May

The most popular variety, ideal for export due to long shelf life. The flesh is creamy, rich in flavour and with a high oil content. The skin is dark, rough and has a pebbly texture.

Fuerte

Oct — Jan

Grown for early -season market. The flesh is mild and less creamy than Hass. The skin is smooth, green and the fruit is pear -shaped.

Bacon

Sep — Dec

Used to supply early Euopean market. The flesh has a mild flavour and lower oil content. The skin is thin, green and smooth.

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Harvest season by Variety

SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Hass
Fuerte
Bacon
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Sizes and packaging

  • Spain Export Avocado Calibres (EU standard).
  • Packaging formats
    • Usually 4 kg/box
Size Diameter (mm)
10 350-400
12 300-350
14 250-300
16 220-260
18 200-230
20 180-210
22 160-190
24 140-170