Avocado exporters reap big as demand shoots by 80pc

Avocado farmer tends her crop. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Avocado exporters are reporting an increase in demand of up to 80 percent in comparison to last season, even as the peak season from March to August is yet to set in.

Currently, exporters are experiencing high demand from United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The demand has increased by as much as 50 to 80 percent compared to last season with more customers demanding full container of avocadoes monthly.

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