Key facts
- U.S. suspended avocado export inspections in Michoacan, Mexico, citing a security alert.
- The suspension could delay or halt avocado shipments to the United States.
- Mexico deployed over 1,500 troops to Michoacan to protect packing facilities and transportation routes.
- Michoacan is Mexico's top avocado-producing state and a major supplier to the U.S.
The United States has temporarily suspended all government operations, including avocado export inspections, in Mexico's Michoacan state due to a security alert citing a threat to U.S. interests. This action could disrupt shipments of the fruit to the U.S. market, which relies heavily on Mexico for its supply. Michoacan is Mexico's top avocado producer and has a significant organized crime presence. Mexico supplies approximately 80% of U.S. avocado imports, generating around 200,000 jobs in Michoacán alone. In 2025, Mexico sold $3.65 billion worth of avocados to the United States. The Mexican Hass Avocado Association stated it does not anticipate a temporary operational pause to have a meaningful impact on market supply, as current supply chain conditions and existing inventories are expected to continue meeting customer demand in the short-term. Similar disruptions to avocado export inspections have occurred in 2022 and 2024 due to security concerns in Michoacan.