The article provides an overview of the cherry harvest in Argentina and China, focusing on the varieties exported and the market response. It highlights that the harvest has started in the Mendoza region with varieties such as Royal Lynn and Nimba, and despite some challenges like hail and size variation, the quality is excellent. The Santina variety is the most popular in China, imported from both Chile and Argentina, and demand is high for large fruits. However, the harvest in Patagonia is delayed due to weather conditions. Argentine cherries are primarily exported by air to the US and China, with 77% and 23% shares respectively. The industry is actively planting more cherry trees and early-maturing varieties, despite challenges like fruit flies in northern Argentina.
Additionally, the article mentions that Argentina is experiencing a favorable weather condition for cherry production, following a cold period last winter. The industry is also actively replacing plum trees with cherry trees and working on plant quarantine to ensure export to China. The export volume to China by sea has increased, but the price drop due to large quantities of Chilean cherries has led Argentine exporters to seek other markets.