The 2021/22 campaign was the most complex season in recent years for the export of Chilean cherries and was due to multiple factors, such as the shortage of labor, the increase in transportation times and costs, and the delay in procedures. international customs, the lower availability of containers, virus health mitigation protocols, among other challenges.

However, Chile increased its cherry exports by 1% in volume and 6% in value compared to the previous season, reaching 354.952 tons and USD 1.914 million FOB. Achieving 88% of shipments entering the Chinese market, although this meant 3% less than the previous campaign, due to problems caused by port and customs protocols due to the pandemic.

New challenges

The current season, which is in full swing, will face new challenges, although the growth trend of the Chilean cherry industry continues and it is projected that volumes can reach a figure that will fluctuate between 380 and 400. tons exported in the current campaign 2022/23.

These results and the challenges faced by the cherry industry will be analyzed in depth by different experts and specialists in the field, in the context of the XXV International Seminar organized by Blueberries Consulting to be held on April 13 at the Monticello Events Center.

First meet

It will be the first post-season meeting, which will allow addressing each of the aspects that were important for the 2022/23 campaign, starting with the commercial results, which will be analyzed by experts in a global and detailed way, breaking down the figures to have a view as complete as possible.

The logistical issues that have been overcome and those that remain will be discussed. The concentration of volumes and the figures of the fruit arrived will be analyzed specifically, by quality upon arrival, by port, by format, etc. The late varieties and the postharvest behavior of the fruit will be evaluated, and the problems and unforeseen events that arise during the course of the season will be analyzed.

Chinese New Year

The current cherry season will have to face a greater challenge and it is the fact that the Chinese New Year, which is the date of greatest demand and best prices for cherries in Asia, in 2023 will be brought forward to January 22, due to the fact that It is governed by the second new moon after the end of the winter solstice. This is a significant threat to the cherry industry as it is very possible that a lot of fruit will not arrive on the indicated date.

All these aspects of the 2022/2023 season and those that arise in the future during the current campaign will be addressed by the most authoritative specialists in the cherry industry at the International Blueberry Seminar on April 13.

If you are interested in participating in this renewed meeting, we invite you to visit the website on the XXV International Seminar Blueberries & Cherries Chile 2023 and take advantage of the sale of tickets in price super early bird.

If you want to participate with your company as a sponsor, write to the email contact@blueberriesconsulting.com or Whatsapp +56 9 3469 3871.