Chile kicks off cherry season; China remains the main export market

Published 2024년 10월 9일

Tridge summary

Chile is set to have a record cherry export season in 2024/25, with a projected record of 132 million boxes, or 657,900 tons, due to favorable agricultural and climatic conditions, marking a significant increase from the previous season. This growth is largely due to the expansion of cherry plantation areas in Chile. The country will continue to target China as its primary export market, alongside exploring opportunities in America and Korea. The Chilean Cherry Committee plans to invest over $9 million in direct marketing in the 2024/25 season, with a focus on these markets, aiming to boost consumer interest and sales. The cherry industry is a crucial part of Chile's agricultural export strategy, contributing 27% to the total fresh fruit exports over the past decade. The collaboration between growers and service agencies ensures product quality and adherence to safety standards, making cherries a staple and source of national pride for the country.

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

Original content

Direct marketing investment exceeds 9 million US dollars, focusing on the Chinese, American and Korean markets Chilean website "Simfruit" reported that Claudia Soler, manager of the Cherry Committee of the Chilean Fruit Association (Frutas de Chile), Soler pointed out that in the 2024/25 season, Chile will export 132 million boxes of cherries, equivalent to 657,900 tons, which will set a record high. "In the 2023/24 season, due to complex climatic conditions, the export volume remains unchanged. In the 2024/25 season, the agricultural and climatic conditions are very good, and it is expected to be a bumper season." She said. Soller introduced that the growth reflects the expansion of the area of cherry plantations in Chile. In Chile, the peak of cherry planting occurred from 2019 to 2021, "which means that the production in the 2023/24 season, the 2024/25 season and the 2025/26 season will jump sharply." In terms of varieties, in the 2024/25 season, it is expected to export 38.3 ...

Source: Foodmate