Today, companies are advancing in the introduction of key productive practices for organic production in Chile

Published 2021년 7월 21일

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The organic agricultural sector in Chile is expected to see continued growth in both demand and trade value. The country has a strong export industry, with over 200 companies contributing to the export of products such as fresh and frozen blueberries, apples, olive oil, wines, and fruit pulps. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, organic food exports in 2020 reached US $ 295 million. The main markets include the US, Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany, while shipments to the European Union amounted to US $ 51 million. There is optimism for the sector's future, with increasing global demand for organic products and opportunities in emerging markets like China.

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Original content

The trade in organic agricultural products has a promising future. Demand has grown in recent years and is expected to continue in the medium and long term. The scenario has not been easy for Chilean producers and, nevertheless, shipments have increased in value as well as establishments dedicated to this type of agriculture. New markets with potential demand for this type of product and the objective of reaching the required volume are some of the challenges that Lorena Sepúlveda, National Director of ProChile, envisions for the sector. - What are the prospects for trade in organic products in the medium and long term? - We see very good prospects for this sector in the medium and long term, because there is only evidence of growth in shipments abroad in recent years, which respond to the global trend to consume healthy and sustainable products. In this context, Chile has comparative and competitive advantages that promote the development of organic agriculture. And today ...

Source: Redagricola