Chilean blueberry became a standout fruit during the Chinese New Year

Published Feb 19, 2023

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The article highlights the success of Chilean blueberries in the Chinese market during the 2022/23 season, particularly around Chinese New Year. According to the Chilean Blueberry Committee of ASOEX, China imported 5,042 metric tons of Chilean blueberries as of mid-February 2023. The export volume was evenly distributed throughout the season, with a peak during the Chinese New Year celebrations in early 2023. Chilean blueberries were the favored imported fruit during this period, with over 70% of exports being new varieties. ASOEX predicts that Chile will export 98,228 metric tons of fresh blueberries by the end of the season, with shipments expected to be completed by early March.

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Chilean blueberries have been performing well on the Chinese market in the 2022/23 season, especially during the leadup to Spring Festival from early January and throughout the holiday itself. According to data from the Chilean Blueberry Committee of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX), Chile had exported 5,042 metric tons of fresh blueberries to China (including Hong Kong) as of Feb. 14, 2023. Shipments of Chilean blueberries to China peaked between week 49 of 2022 and week 3 of 2023, which coincided with the celebrations marking the start of both 2023 and the Year of the Rabbit. Owing to a combination of positive factors, including relaxed epidemic control measures and improved logistics, Chile’s blueberry shipments to China have been more evenly distributed throughout the season this time around, without large volumes being excessively concentrated in a relatively short period of time. The leadup to Chinese New Year is the peak sales period for imported fruits in ...

Source: Producereport