Chile: ProChile highlights the increase in export diversification in the Los Lagos Region

Published 2021년 5월 11일

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The Los Lagos Region in Chile has seen an increase in export diversification, with a total of 303 products exported this year, up from 276 last year. The region has 253 companies exporting to 92 markets, with the United States being the most important market. The total exports for the first four months of 2021 reached USD 1,865 million, a decrease of 2% compared to the same period in 2020 due to lower international prices of exported products. The most significant sector was Fishing and Aquaculture, with USD 1,731 million and a decrease of 1.5%, with salmon and trout being the majority. Agricultural product exports between January and April 2021 reached USD 107 million, with fresh blueberries being the largest export.

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By Redacción PortalPortuario.cl, @PortalPortuario, The Los Lagos Region shows an increase in export diversification, with a total of 303 different products shipped this year, which compares favorably with the 276 shipped last year. There were 253 companies that exported to 92 markets. This was highlighted by the regional director of ProChile in Los Lagos, Ricardo Arriagada. "Los Lagos has a strong concentration in its exports, mainly in salmon and trout, so this greater diversification is positive news, because it points to an effort to add value to existing products and to develop innovations that are attractive to international consumers ”, declared the regional director. The United States was the most important market (35% share), followed by Japan (25%), Brazil (6%), Russia (5%), Mexico (3%), China (2%), Vietnam (2% ), Spain (2%), Thailand (2%) and Taiwan (1%)., “In the first four months of 2021, the total exports of Los Lagos reached USD 1,865 million, which represents a ...

Source: CLPortalportuario