Avocado prices have skyrocketed thanks to the combination of high consumer demand and reduced production . The cost, which is subject to seasonal fluctuations, is more than double A grower 's strike in Mexico is also putting a strain on supplies of the fruit , with 82 % of avocados imported to the US coming from its southern states . California produces the remainder of the US avocado crop , but drought conditions are likely to put a 44 % damper on yields this year , according to the state 's Avocado Commission . Meanwhile , avocado exports from Australia to China have jumped by 250 % annually and reports say Chinese conglomerate Shenzhen Capital is buying Australia 's largest avocado farm for $ 192 m to meet rising demand .
Avocado prices have skyrocketed thanks to the combination of high consumer demand and reduced production . A grower 's strike in Mexico is also putting a strain on supplies of the fruit , with 82 % of avocados imported to the US coming from its southern states . California produces the remainder of the US avocado crop , but drought conditions are likely to put a 44 % damper on yields this year , according to the state 's Avocado Commission . Meanwhile , avocado exports from Australia to China have jumped by 250 % annually and reports say Chinese conglomerate Shenzhen Capital is buying Australia 's largest avocado farm for $ 192 m to meet rising demand .