Strong demand in China, along with the USA, has been credited with raising wholesale¹ prices of avocados.

 

中国和美国对牛油果的强烈需求导致牛油果的批发价格上涨。

 

The increase in demand comes alongside a reduced harvest of the fruit (yes, it is a fruit) in Mexico, Peru and the USA.

 

Avocado has been widely promoted in recent years as a healthy food option, with benefits including a very high protein content.

 

It's also an essential ingredient of Mexican favourite, Guacamole.

 

Demand in China is rising especially quickly, at around 250 percent per year.

 

What's more, avocado is not the only fruit (I promise you, it is a fruit) to be experiencing such demand in the country.

 

Peruvian blueberry farmers were recently reported to be benefiting from enhanced trade with China.

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