In 2022, Chile achieved a new world record in fresh plum exports, shipping 158,000 tons worth $235 million, marking a 33% increase from the previous year and surpassing South Africa and Spain. Uzbekistan emerged as a significant player, ranking fourth with a record 48.4 thousand tons of fresh plum exports, largely due to a high yield following previous spring frost losses and low domestic prices that boosted exports to Kazakhstan and Russia. Chile exported to 44 countries, while Uzbekistan focused on five.