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 .
Avocado prices have skyrocketed thanks to the combination of increasing consumer demand and reduced yields. 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 neighbour. California produces the remainder of the US avocado supply, 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 Mexico to China have jumped by 250% annually and reports say Chinese conglomerate Shenzhen Kendal is buying Australia's largest avocado farm for $192m to meet rising demand.