Chile's olive oil exports hit record high in first seven months

According to the Chilean website PortalPortuario, in the first seven months, Brazil was the largest export market for Chilean olive oil, with exports of $27 million, almost double that of the same period last year; the United States (18 million US dollars, +64.8%) and Spain (12 million US dollars, +65.6%) ranked second and third. In addition, Chile exported $23 million worth of olive oil to the European market, more than double that of the same period last year. Among them, exports to Italy were $11 million, a five-fold increase year-on-year. Ignacio Fernandez, Director of the Chilean Export Promotion Agency (ProChile), Fernandez said Chile has the ability to adapt to the international price and demand trends of olive oil. Chile is making full use of its advantages, including trade agreements, sustainable production, reputation as a safe food exporter, and space won in strategic markets. In addition, the high quality of Chilean olive oil and the high standards of olive oil ...