More than 50 thousand tons of Chilean table grapes will be sent to the United States under Systems Approach

Published Nov 14, 2024

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For the 2024-2025 season, Chile is expected to export approximately 56,461 tons of table grapes to the United States, a significant portion of which will be shipped from the regions of Atacama, Coquimbo, and Valparaíso using the Systems Approach. This innovation will replace methyl bromide fumigation with a more advanced system of mitigation and inspection, aiming to enhance fruit quality and competitiveness in the market. The total expected grape export volume is 161,347 tons, with new varieties making up 65% of the shipments, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous season and solidifying Chile's position as a major player in the global table grape industry.

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According to the Chilean Fruit Table Grape Committee, in the 2024-2025 season, it is expected that around 56,461 tons (6.9 million boxes of 8.2 kg) of table grapes will be sent to the United States under the Systems Approach, produced in the regions of Atacama, Coquimbo and Valparaíso. Of this figure, Frutas de Chile specifies, Atacama will contribute 24,595 tons (2,999,448 boxes), while 26,681 tons (3,253,818 boxes) would leave from Coquimbo and 5,185 tons (632,267 boxes) from Valparaíso. In total, these shipments are projected to generate returns of 107 million dollars for Chile, especially benefiting producers and regions approved to implement this phytosanitary tool. The total amount of table grapes that the Committee estimates to export to the United States, the main destination for Chilean grapes with the reception of 61% of the total volume, is 161,347 tons (19,676,492 boxes). Of this volume, grapes with Systems Approach will represent 35%, which is classified as an ...

Source: MXfruit