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Chilean season: China the key market, but India continues to grow

Markets

22 Oct 2024

The Chilean cherry industry has been aware of the importance of market diversification but has struggled to expand beyond the lucrative Chinese market due to the high prices paid in that country. However, India is emerging as a promising alternative destination.

Seminar discusses market opportunities for Pakistan cherries

Markets

18 Oct 2024

The seminar brought together a heterogeneous group of stakeholders, including farmers, exporters, processors, researchers, representatives from academia, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, government departments, and support organizations for businesses in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

India: USD 1.175 billion opportunity for Chilean fruit

Markets

18 Oct 2024

According to the Market Intelligence Department of ProChile, based on data from January to December 2023, Chilean fresh fruit shipments to India totaled 163 million dollars, representing about 3% of total global exports, equivalent to 5.791 billion dollars.

Chile exports: first 80 boxes land in China

Markets

16 Oct 2024

Riverking stated to Asiafruit that 80 boxes of Río King cherries landed at Shanghai Pudong Airport on October 12 and were transferred to the Shanghai Huizhan market on October 14. The delivery included a range of extra-large and jumbo cherries of the Cheery Crunch variety.

Argentina: great opportunity in the Chinese window, but the competition is with Chile

Markets

16 Oct 2024

In these key early weeks an offer ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 tons is expected. Although a small percentage (3%) of Chile's total volume, it is important in terms of potential competition from other countries looking to take advantage of this commercial window with high prices.

New growth and record exports for the Chilean 2024/25 season

Markets

11 Oct 2024

In terms of varieties, it is expected that Santina will account for 38.3 million boxes, an increase of 121% compared to last season. Shipments of Lapins are projected to reach 45.7 million boxes, an increase of 29% compared to the 2023/24 season.

Moreller: from Moldova to the rest of Europe for industry growth

Markets

11 Oct 2024

Vera and her family have the goal of contributing to the development of Moldova. After positive experiences in Spain, Germany, and Belgium, Moreller is now looking to establish long-term partnerships with European customers, particularly in Scandinavian countries.

Uzbekistan: growing exports, over 30,000 tonnes to 16 countries

Markets

04 Oct 2024

The Statistics Agency highlighted that Russia was the top buyer, importing 25.4 thousand tons of cherries. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan took in 3.5 thousand tons, and Kyrgyzstan secured 2.7 thousand tons.

High temperatures in Japan, estimated -33% of volumes

Markets

04 Oct 2024

Officials stated that the estimated harvest of 8,700 tons for this season has decreased by 33% compared to the previous year and by 35% compared to the annual average. The annual harvest has fallen below 10,000 tons only once in the last decade: 9,160 tons in 2021.

Chile towards global expansion: focus on China, Europe and the US

Markets

01 Oct 2024

One of the key elements of this growth is export innovation: the Cherry Express programme, created about five years ago, has reduced transit times between Chilean ports and China by 10 days, ensuring that the fruit arrives in optimal conditions.