Agronometrics: US retailers brace for Chilean cherry boom this holiday season

Published 2024년 12월 24일

Tridge summary

Chile's cherry production is projected to reach a record high of 124 million 5-kilo boxes this season, with the United States receiving only a modest share of about five million boxes, which is less than 5% of the total exports. China continues to be the dominant market, receiving over 90% of the total volume. The Maule and O'Higgins regions are the main production areas due to their optimal climatic conditions. U.S. retailers are prepared for the increase in Chilean cherry imports with proactive planning and aggressive promotional strategies. Despite potential hurdles such as a pending port strike in the United States, exporters are prioritizing space on bulk freights to avoid disruptions.

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Original content

In this installment of the Agronometrics in Charts series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Chilean cherry season. Each week, the series looks at a different commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic, and visualizing the market factors driving change. Chile’s total cherry production is projected to hit an all-time high of 124 million 5-kilo boxes this season. The United States will receive a modest share of approximately five million boxes. This represents less than 5% of Chile’s total exports, while China continues to dominate the market, receiving more than 90% of the total volume. Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics (Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here) Chile has just reached peak harvest for its cherry season, and shipments to international markets are significantly outpacing previous years. By week 49, more than 166 million kilos of cherries had already been exported worldwide, representing a remarkable 200% increase compared to ...

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