Chile’s fresh cherry exports to China hit a record high

Published Jan 24, 2024

Tridge summary

Chile has set a new record by exporting 365,968 metric tons of fresh cherries to China in the 2023/24 season, accounting for 92% of its total cherry exports, according to Frutas de Chile. The association is now focusing on expanding into lower-tier cities in China, with a delegation visiting Qingdao, Tianjin, and Changsha to support local distributors and retailers. Chilean cherries have been entering China tariff-free since 2017, and their exports have grown at an average annual rate of 29% over the past seven years. The delegation is also keen on fostering cooperation between the cherry industries of both countries.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

According to the latest data from Frutas de Chile, formerly known as the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association, as of week 4 of 2024, Chile had sent a record-breaking 365,968 metric tons of fresh cherries to the Chinese market in the 2023/24 season. Concurrently, a total of 398,762 metric tons of fresh cherries had been shipped from Chile to various parts of the world, marking a 3.8% decrease over the same period of last season. China has thus maintained its position as the largest consumer of Chilean cherries, representing an impressive 92% share of total exports. Amid the thriving sales of Chilean cherries, a delegation from Frutas de Chile once again made its way to China, visiting cities such as Qingdao, Tianjin and Changsha and extending support to local distributors and retailers. As the Spring Festival draws near, Chilean cherries, a highly sought after product among Chinese consumers, have secured prominent positions on supermarket shelves. This year, the packaging options ...

Source: Producereport