2020-2021 Season Preview: Chilean fresh fruit exports reflect growth in Asia and Latin America

According to information from the Association of Fruit Exporters of Chile AG (ASOEX), so far in the development of the current 2020-2021 season, fresh fruit exports to the different markets of the world reach 1.839.723 tons, a figure which is slightly higher than the same period last season (0,3%)

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Chilean exports

Asia leads as destination with the reception of 37,8% of the total exports, followed by the United States with 26,8%.

Europe ranks third with 17,9%, followed by Latin America with 15,4%, the Middle East 2,4% and Canada 1,9%.

To date, the growth of Chilean fruit shipments to the Asian market stands out, an increase that amounts to 16,41% in relation to the same period of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Latin America also stands out with an increase of 7,3%.

The most demanded

On the other hand, the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Canada registered decreases of -10%, 17%, 35%, and 1% respectively.

In terms of species, the main fruits exported by the country, in terms of volumes, are table grapes with a share of 28,7% in total exports, followed by cherries with 19,2%, apples 17% , plums 6,6%, blueberries 6,4%, pears 4,8%, nectarines 3,9%, avocados 3,9%, and mandarins with 3,4% of the total fruit exported to date.