United States and Mexico are main importers of superfood, dried plums, from Chile in 2022

In the first half of 2022, the United States and Mexico have become the two main importers of Chilean dried plums with a volume received of 2,671 metric tons (MT), equivalent to US$ 10.2 million, and 1,797 MT, which they represent US$ 6.8 million, respectively for both countries. This is indicated by the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa), an agency dependent on the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture, referring to one of the most complete foods on the planet, since it provides cardiovascular, bone, and nutritional benefits, among many others. About three quarters of Chilean dried plums are sold to the group of the 10 main destinations, which in total reach 70 countries. The other members of the top ten are the United Kingdom, China, Poland, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Spain and the Netherlands, in that order. Chile is the main global exporter of this product, while the United States is the number 1 producer, with a high internal demand that requires Chilean production. ...