How common are avocados in Spain?

Spain is a member of the EU and is a preferred supplier of avocados. From a total of 60 000 ton, Spain exports 30 000 ton to Europe. Spain has the advantage that it is close to the markets and can market fresh fruit.

Avocados are very common in Spain...

Where I live they are turning mountainsides into Avocado orchards. It is very big business in this area close to M谩laga. Most if not all the avocados here are destined for the American markets, where as other areas are for Europe.

Edit; With respect to Sue, one of the top starters here is avocado and prawns with Andalucian sauce. The avocados are always ripe and the prawns here are huge.

I've never seen them used extensively in Spanish cuisine, though. Wonder why?

They are very common in Spain and good to eat.

Avocados are common in Spain and in many parts of the world.

I live in the North of Spain, and here you can find avocados in every supermarket. We use them for some salads, but in the south of Spain there are other dishes that include avocados.