Morelos Aims to Join Mexico’s Leading Avocado Exporters with Eye on U.S. Market
The state of Morelos is positioning itself to become the third Mexican state authorized to export avocados to the United States, as part of a broader strategy to boost its agricultural exports and enhance the value of local produce.
Currently, only Michoacán and Jalisco are permitted to ship avocados to the U.S., while other producing regions such as Mexico City, Nayarit, and the State of Mexico supply other international markets. Morelos, seeking to enter this lucrative arena, is implementing measures to meet the strict sanitary and phytosanitary standards required for U.S. importation.
The state government recently participated in the Eighth Agricultural Mobilization Meeting for Mexico’s Central Region, held in Uruapan, Michoacán. The event, organized by the Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico (APEAM), brought together stakeholders across the sector to coordinate strategies and share best practices.
During the meeting, Morelos officials reaffirmed their commitment to aligning with international safety protocols. In collaboration with the State Plant Health Committee and federal authorities, the state is working to implement quality assurance measures aimed at ensuring its avocado crops meet export-grade standards.
José Víctor Sánchez Trujillo, head of the Secretariat of Economic Development and Labour in Morelos, emphasized that the initiative forms part of a wider agenda to expand the state’s global agricultural footprint. “This is a continuation of our efforts to bring Morelos products to international markets, as we’ve done successfully with recent honey exports to the Netherlands,” he said.
By pursuing compliance with export regulations and strengthening local supply chains, Morelos aims to secure its place in the global avocado trade, opening new opportunities for local growers and stimulating the regional economy.
