Chilean walnuts: Strong demand and low production keep prices high

The Chilean walnut market is in a bullish phase. Since the beginning of March, the price of the Chilean shelled walnut Chandler 80 Lhp has recorded an increase of over 25%: these are the highest levels since January 2022. According to analyzes by Areté – The Agri-Food Intelligence Company, an analysis and forecasting operator on agrifood raw material markets, the increases are attributable to the 2024 harvest. The current year's harvest is more than 15% lower than last year's, in a context of low ...