ProChile Maule values the take-off of European hazelnut exports

Published 2024년 7월 17일

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The article highlights the significant growth of European hazelnut exports from Chile, with the region of Maule accounting for 77% of the country's total export volume. Exports, which started from humble beginnings with only US$ 1 million in 2019, have surged to US$ 189 million in 2023, largely due to the demand in markets such as Italy, Germany, and Brazil. This growth has been facilitated by ProChile's efforts in promoting Chile as a reliable and safe supplier of hazelnuts. One example of success is 'Agrícola La Campana', which started with the support of ProChile and has expanded its operations to include processing and exporting hazelnut by-products, creating added value to the industry. The industry's resilience and profitability, despite initial challenges, have been key factors in its growth, with Chile's hazelnuts being renowned for their quality and commanding prices above the world average.

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The regional director of ProChile Maule, Carmen Gloria Cerda, during a visit to the facilities of the company “Agrícola La Campana” in the commune of Longaví, highlighted the important takeoff that European hazelnut exports have achieved, consolidating it as one of the products relevant agricultural products for the south-central zone. Carmen Gloria Cerda cited figures from the ProChile Market Intelligence Department, which reveal that European hazelnut exports at the regional level rose from US$ 1 million in 2019 to US$ 189 million in 2023. The main export markets for European hazelnuts at the national level were Italy (56% share), Germany (25%) and Brazil (8.5%). “At the regional level this growth has been notable, the region's participation in this type of shipments is 77% of the country's total. The work we have done in these years as ProChile has allowed us to position our country as a reliable and safe supplier of hazelnuts for the global food industry,” highlighted the ...

Source: Portaldelcampo