Export performance of Chilean and Peruvian cherries, grapes, and blueberries

Published 2023년 2월 7일

Tridge summary

In January 2023, Chile and Peru saw strong performance in exporting cherries, blueberries, and grapes, with China setting a new export record for Chilean cherries at 415,289 tonnes. Despite a slowdown after Chinese New Year, the cherry market is expected to reach 82 million cartons. Meanwhile, Peru's grape exports increased by 6% to 416,000 tons, and blueberry exports surged by 24% to 206,000 tons. However, Chile's grape exports decreased by 25% to 3.1 million 8.2 kg cartons. The article also notes price variations in these markets, with Europe paying the highest prices for Peruvian blueberries.
Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Chilean and Peruvian cherries, blueberries and grapes performed well in January 2023 in key markets such as China, the US and Europe. The Chinese Golden Week in week 4 (New Year's week) was indeed golden for the Chilean cherry industry. After all, a new export record was set in January: 415,289 tonnes (more than 82 million cartons). According to market specialists Isabel Quiroz and Camila Miranda of consultancy firm iQonsulting, the market is usually slow after Chinese New Year due to the two-week holiday and travel period, but some activity has returned midway through last week. "There is still a small amount of cherries to be exported, but we are heading towards 84 million cartons, a new record." Cherries Up to and including week 3, just before the Chinese New Year, China had imported 87.7% of the Chilean cherry harvest. In the US, the price was between $14 and $30 per carton, depending on the size grading (large, extra large, or jumbo). On the spot market, prices remain ...
Source: AGF

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