Chilean lemon exports to Japan grow by 32% this season

According to Monserrat Valenzuela, executive director of the Chilean Citrus Fruit Committee, Chile's citrus exports to Japan are mainly focused on lemons. As of week 31, Chile has exported 56,324 tons of lemons, 32% more than the same date in the 2023 season. Now, at a global level of the total accumulated exports of this fruit to the world, 61.9% of the volume has been destined for the United States (34,868 t), while 34.7% (19,566 t) has been sent to Asia. Of the previous figure, 14,349 tons were destined for Japan. Meanwhile, 3.0% was sent to Europe (1,678 t) and 0.4% to Latin America (212 t). Japan: Second destination for Chilean lemons “Japan is the second most important market for Chilean shipments of fresh lemons after the United States. In the 2023 season, the United States accounted for 62% of the total volume exported by Chile, followed by Japan with 25%, followed by South Korea with 8% and Europe with 4%,” said Valenzuela. In comparative terms of seasons, Chile has ...