Chilean plum shipments to North America grow by 50% compared to the same period of the previous year

Published 2023년 3월 24일

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The article highlights the steady supply of plums from Chile despite the conclusion of apricot season. Nectarines and plums have seen significant export increases of 9% and 50% to the US and Canada respectively, accounting for 27% and 30% of global exports respectively. China is the primary market for these exports. Despite only 114 tons of d'Agen plums reaching North America this season, all apricot exports have concluded. Brux emphasizes the potential for stone fruit sales growth with consistent volume and quality, suggesting that marketing and retail promotions could further boost sales. The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association is collaborating with retailers to promote specialty varieties and has launched a new TikTok channel for marketing efforts.

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The supply of plums from Chile remains constant, although the supply of other stone fruit varieties, such as apricots, have ended the season. Nectarines: Up to week 10, 22,014 tons (2,446,003 boxes) of nectarines have been shipped to the US and Canada, which represents an increase of 9% compared to the same period of the previous year. "It also accounts for 27% of world nectarine exports this season. China is the biggest market, with 43% of nectarine exports shipped there so far this season," says Karen Brux, Managing Director of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA). Brux indicates that the top five nectarine varieties shipped through week 10 are Giant Pearl, Bright Pearl, Sweet Giant, Majestic Pearl and Tiffany. "Our biggest week of exports was week 4. The season is already coming to an end and very minimal volumes are expected," he says. Plums: Up to week 10, 17,745 tons (1,971,652 boxes) have been shipped to the US and Canada. "It is an increase of 50% compared to the ...

Source: Portaldelcampo