Exports from the Atacama Region grow 13% in the first half

Published 2020년 7월 24일

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The Atacama region in Chile experienced a 13% growth in exports in the first half of 2020, reaching over USD 2,131 million and showing a positive surplus of 262 million. China was the primary importer, receiving 51% of the exports, which were mainly mining products. Despite this, agricultural exports, including seafood, also saw growth, with demand for fishmeal and fish oil increasing due to the need for Omega acids. In 2019, the region exported USD 182 million worth of food products. Undersecretary Rodrigo Yáñez has emphasized the importance of further internationalization and market access for these sectors to support economic recovery.

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By Redacción PortalPortuario.cl, @PortalPortuario, Exports from the Atacama Region grew 13% in the first half, exceeding USD 2,131 million, consolidating a positive difference of 262 million in the US currency., The main destination of these shipments was China , which concentrated 51% during the first half of the year. Japan (21%), the United States (8%) and Brazil (4%) followed, as reported by the Undersecretary of International Economic Relations, Rodrigo Yáñez., Although 91% corresponded to mining shipments, agricultural shipments were also recorded and seafood, highlighting fishmeal and fish oil, whose demand has increased, due to the high levels of acids from the Omega group., During 2019, Atacama exported USD 182 million in food, where the grapes, abalone, clementines, pomegranates, olives and raisins. The preference in the consumption of foods that strengthen the Immune System will concentrate global export opportunities for, for example, fresh pomegranates, clementines, ...

Source: CLPortalportuario