Chile exports 2.04 million tons of fresh fruit in the first half of 2021

Published 2021년 7월 20일

Tridge summary

From January to June 2021, Chile experienced a slight decrease of 1% in fruit export volume but a notable increase of 4% in value, totaling 2.04 million tons worth USD 4,441 million. The export value was largely contributed by fresh fruit, which accounted for 81% of the total, followed by processed and dried fruits. Despite a 2% decrease in volume, fresh fruit exports saw a 3% increase in value. Cherries emerged as the most significant export, with an 83% increase in volume and a 41% increase in value, primarily to China. Table grapes, the second most exported fruit, experienced a decline in both volume and value, with the majority being shipped to the USA and China. Blueberries rounded out the top three exports, seeing a 14% increase in both volume and value, with the USA, Netherlands, and the UK being the main buyers. These three fruits collectively contributed 75% to the total value of fresh fruit exports.

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By Redacción PortalPortuario.cl, @PortalPortuario, During the period January-June 2021, Chile registered a total of fruit exports of 2.04 million tons, for USD 4,441 million FOB, without considering IVV1., With respect to the same period of the previous year, the country showed a decrease of -1% in exported volume, and an increase of 4% in value, indicated the Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies. Of this total in value, 81% corresponds to fresh fruit, 15% to processed fruit (juices, oils, canned, frozen, dehydrated), and 4% to dried fruits (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, among others)., Fresh fruit reaches sales of 1.68 million tons, equivalent to USD 3,576 million FOB during the period January-June 2021. These exports register a decrease in volume of -2%, and an increase in value of 3% compared to the same period of the previous year., The main species exported in the period of analysis in this group were cherry, which registers exports of 266 thousand tons, equivalent to USD ...

Source: CLPortalportuario