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Closed: Oct 16, 6:59 PM EST
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This event tracks the advertised retail pricing of Hass avocados in the United States for a specific week. It focuses on the average price listed by grocery stores before any discounts or sales, providing insight into consumer cost trends for this popular fruit.
The event evaluates multiple price thresholds for Hass avocados based on a single data source: the USDA AMS Weekly Grocery Store Specialty Crops Feature Activity report published on October 16, 2026. All markets share the same underlying data point—the “This Week” weighted average advertised price per avocado in the National Conventional Summary section—and resolve to Yes if the price exceeds their respective threshold, ranging from $0.70 to $1.70. The rules consistently specify that only advertised retail prices count, not actual transaction prices, and only the exact category of Hass avocados sold individually is considered. Excluded are other avocado varieties, sizes, package counts, organic options, regional breakdowns, and comparisons to prior weeks or years. This unified approach ensures all markets are evaluated against the same objective metric, allowing participants to assess the likelihood of various price levels being surpassed in a single, standardized report.
Currently, prediction market odds offer a unique perspective compared to traditional analyst forecasts for avocado prices. While analysts often rely on supply chain data and weather patterns, this market incorporates a broader range of information and real-time sentiment. It’s important to note that prediction markets can sometimes anticipate price movements before they are reflected in conventional analyses. Discrepancies may arise due to differing methodologies and the inclusion of factors not typically considered by analysts, such as unexpected disruptions or shifts in consumer demand. This creates an interesting comparison point for assessing potential price trends.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning buyers and sellers set the prices through their bids and asks. The current price reflects the probability that a specific outcome regarding avocado prices will occur. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are constantly adjusting their positions based on new information, leading to dynamic price fluctuations. Higher demand for a particular outcome will drive up its price, while increased supply will lower it. This mechanism allows the market to aggregate diverse perspectives and generate a collective forecast for future avocado prices.
This market resolves around Oct 24, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the average advertised price of avocados is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on publicly available data sources that track retail avocado prices during the specified week. This ensures a transparent and objective determination of the market’s outcome. Traders will then be able to see which predictions proved accurate and receive payouts accordingly. The resolution process aims to provide a clear and definitive result based on widely accepted price data.
Several factors could significantly influence this market before Oct 24, 2026. Unexpected weather events in major avocado-producing regions, like California or Mexico, could disrupt supply and drive up prices. Changes in import/export regulations or trade agreements could also have a substantial impact. Furthermore, shifts in consumer demand, perhaps influenced by health trends or economic conditions, could alter price expectations. Any major news related to avocado crops, transportation logistics, or retail sales could trigger increased trading activity and price movements within this market.