Early spring tasting season, Chilean peaches and plums are on sale

Published Mar 7, 2022

Tridge summary

Early spring and February have seen a dominance of imported peaches and plums in fruit wholesale markets, primarily from Chile. Chile's export data for week 7 shows significant figures for plums, prunes, and nectarines. The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) anticipates increased exports for these fruits this season, marking a surge of 10.9%, 21.3%, and 5.9% in plums, prunes, and nectarines respectively compared to last season. China emerges as the primary Asian market for these exports, leveraging the unique Chilean geographical environment and diverse climate that extend the supply period for these fruits.

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Original content

In early spring and February, the peaches and plums in the fruit wholesale markets are basically occupied by imported fruits, mainly various plums, prunes and nectarines from Chile. Although there are very few off-season nectarines grown in greenhouses in Dalian and other places, they are not as good as imported seasonal fruits in terms of supply. In Guangzhou Jiangnonghui Fruit Wholesale Market, the imported peaches and plums sold by merchants are mainly from Chile , and a small amount from Australia. As of week 7 (February 14-20), Chile exported 27,952 tons of plums and 28,065 tons of prunes to the world, most of which went to China. Meanwhile, Chilean nectarines exported 65,152 tons. Seventh Peach and plum harvesting in Chile's Metropolitan and O'Higgins regions was in progress this week, with medium-sized fruit. Larger-sized peaches are expected to be harvested as new varieties mature in the coming weeks. Last season, Chile exported 95,308 tons of plums, 26,020 tons of prunes, ...

Source: Guojiguoshu