Chile: Russian-Ukrainian conflict could harm mussel exports

Published Mar 1, 2022

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The Guild Association of Mussel Farmers of Chile (AmiChile) is expressing concern over the potential impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Chile's mussel exports, as Russia and Ukraine are major markets for the product. In 2021, Chile exported around 24 thousand tons of mussels to these countries, making up 95% of its total production. AmiChile's President, Branco Papic, has highlighted the uncertainty caused by the conflict and the potential risks to the industry, particularly for small entrepreneurs. The association is monitoring the situation and seeking to mitigate any negative effects on the Chilean mussel production chain.

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By Editorial PortalPortuario.cl, @PortalPortuario, The Guild Association of Mussel Farmers of Chile (AmiChile) expressed concern about the possible consequences that the conflict established between Russia and Ukraine could have on exports of mussels or Chilean mussels, since both nations are important destinations for this product. Currently, mussel farming exports around 24 thousand tons of its products to these countries -making up the 95 thousand tons produced in 2021- of which 17 thousand go to Russia and 5 thousand to Ukraine. This scenario makes the country governed by Vladimir Putin the world's main buyer, which, together with the important volume imported to the Ukrainian market, "generates an uncertain scenario for our activity" according to the Association. In this context, Branco Papic, President of AmiChile, indicated that "we stand in solidarity with all the families who are suffering at this time and we hope that this terrible conflict can find a prompt solution." ...

Source: CLPortalportuario