Tag: Trade
Characterizing avocado production systems for Ugandan exports: the need for consolidation and support for sustainable development
Hass avocado production and trade are rapidly expanding globally, with increasing consumer demands on quality, safety and sustainability. Last decade, the contribution of East Africa has increased tremendously following several comparative advantages. However, despite substantial recent public and private investments, Uganda’s Hass production and export lags behind neighboring countries. This is mainly due to the sector’s limited organization, resulting in a fragmented market with varying socio-economic,
Factors Influencing Marketing Supply of Avocado Fruits: A Systematic Literature Review
The global avocado industry is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing demand in both domestic and international markets. However, the efficiency and sustainability of avocado supply chains face numerous challenges. The objective of this paper is to conduct a systematic literature review on the factors influencing the marketing supply of avocado fruits from the years 2015 to 2025. The review was conducted on 10 articles published in various journals, using a qualitative methodology through MS
Embracing Avocado (Persea americana) Farming Among Smallholder Farmers in Rural Households in Kenya: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Avocado farming in Kenya has become both a vital livelihood source and a thriving agricultural enterprise, driven by rising global demand and government initiatives to boost exports (Suljada, 2024; Shivachi et al., 2023). This study examines the challenges and opportunities in avocado farming, with a focus on smallholder farmers in Kiambu County. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study collected primary data through surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions, while secondary
Technological Adoption Management System for Small-Scale Hass Avocado Producers (SATPA)
This research develops a proposal aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Colombia’s Hass avocado sector through the design and validation of a Technological Management System (TMS) that modernizes and makes the production processes of smallholder farmers more sustainable. The proposed system enables producers not only to comply with international phytosanitary and environmental regulations but also to integrate efficiently into export markets, particularly the European Union, where frameworks
Economic analysis of avocado production systems: Market failures and policy distortions
This study aimed to evaluate competitiveness and profitability at private and social prices, and assess the impact of policies and market failures on avocado production in the State of Mexico. Data were collected from 11 high-density plantations with mature trees between January and July 2021. Three groups were formed, and the Policy Analysis Matrix revealed that all Avocado Production Units (APUs) were profitable at private prices. APU 3 remained competitive when land costs were included, but none
Competitiveness of Mexican avocado exports to the United States based on external macroeconomic variables: a multiple linear regression approach for the period 2012–2024.
Mexican avocado has become one of the most important agro-export products worldwide, with the United States as its main destination market. However, this high concentration exposes exports to the volatility of external macroeconomic factors. This article analyzes the impact of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product [GDP], Federal Reserve interest rate, U.S. inflation, and the peso–dollar exchange rate on the competitiveness of Mexican avocado exports during 2010–2024. Using a multiple linear regression