Hort IQ insights March 2026 update

Latest insights live on Hort IQ

The latest insights for the avocado industry are now live on Hort IQ, including data up to 22 March, 2026.

Key findings

🥑 Avocados continue to be a staple in Aussie households, with over three quarters of households purchasing them an average of 15 times over the year.

💰 Volume surged while dollar sales grew more modestly, as average prices fell sharply across the year.

📈 Growth was driven by more households buying, plus more trips and heavier baskets (average annual purchase volumes up by ~2kg per household vs last year)

🌐 Online was a standout, with avocado sales growing almost 6x faster than physical stores, and online now accounting for ~8% of the avocado market.

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This article appears as part of the 8 May 2026 issue of Guacamole, our e-Newsletter.