Chilean horse mackerel enjoys success in Africa where exports to that continent record record numbers

Published 2023년 8월 9일

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Chilean horse mackerel exports to Africa have increased by 10.2% in July compared to the previous year, reaching a sales value of US$44 million. This growth in exports is attributed to the higher availability of the fishing resource, satisfying international demand, and the added value of diversifying products such as fillets and preserves. Chile is the world's top exporter of frozen horse mackerel, leading sales to African markets and experiencing significant growth in exports to Peru as well.

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According to the latest ProChile Non-Copper-Non-Lithium Exports Report, Chilean horse mackerel exports to Africa stood out during the month of July. The analysis, based on figures from the National Customs Service, shows that horse mackerel exports increased by 10.2% compared to July last year, registering sales of US$44 million, its fourth historical value. As of 2020, jack mackerel has experienced a significant increase in its exports, reaching a record figure of US$58 million in March 2023. So far this year, total exports have already accumulated US$279 million, 16.4% more than in 2022. This boom in exports is largely attributed to the exponential growth of sales to the African continent, focusing on markets such as Nigeria, Burkina Faso and the Ivory Coast. In this last market, only in the month of July, exports experienced a rise of 291%, reaching US$13 million. The general director of ProChile, Ignacio Fernández, commented that the increase in exports is due "to the greater ...

Source: Biobiochile