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By The Numbers
10,000 years ago
Avocados originated in Mexico 10,000 years ago.
2.4
Billion PoundsAvocados From Mexico exported 2.4 billion pounds of avocados to the United States in 2021.
$1.3
Billion in taxesMexican avocado imports accounted for $1.3 billion in taxes in the U.S. in 2021.
Source: Hass Avocado Board
365
DaysThe only brand of avocados that are fresh and available for consumption in the united states 365 days due to their 4 bloom cycles is avocados from mexico.
275,000 acres
Almost 275,000 acres in Mexico provide the Avocados From Mexico that Americans consume.
8
Pounds of AVOCADOSAmericans eat 8 pounds of Avocados From Mexico per person, per year on average.
Source: Hass Avocado Board, United States Census Data
30,000
ORCHARDSOver 30,000 orchards supply Avocados From Mexico to the entire world.
20
VITAMINS, MINERAL, & PHYTONUTRIENTSAvocados contain nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, & phytonutrients.