San Francisco retains first place with 57,649 tonnes, despite a 9% decline. Its lead remains substantial: it is approximately 17,000 tonnes ahead of second-placed Dole Chile.
Dole Chile is the standout performer of the season. Its volume grows by 32%, reaching 40,196 tonnes, the largest increase in absolute volume among the leading exporters. This consolidates its position as the second-largest exporter and brings it closer to the top.
Copefrut falls by 18% to 29,773 tonnes. It retains third place, but the gap with Dole continues to widen.
In the second group, San Fernando (22,884 tonnes), Rancagua (20,794) and Verfrut (20,109) have very similar volumes. Rancagua remains broadly stable, with a 1% increase, while San Fernando declines by 7% and Verfrut by 18%.
In the third group, Geofrut (15,873 tonnes) and Unifrutti (15,661) record minimal changes of -2% and 0%, respectively, while David del Curto (11,376 tonnes) grows by 1%.
Among the growing companies, Nicofrut and Grin Export stand out, doubling their volumes with a 100% increase to 7,321 and 6,021 tonnes, respectively. Both had a very limited presence in the previous season and therefore start from a low base. Greenvic (+9%) and San Clemente (+5%) also grow.
The sharpest declines occur among smaller operators: Quelen (-50%), Prize (-38%), Aurora Australis (-31%) and Cerasus (-27%). This trend reinforces industry concentration as volumes shift towards the larger exporters.
Overall, the season sees some traditional leaders lose volume, including San Francisco, Copefrut and Verfrut, while Dole gains ground and some new exporters make a strong entry into the top 20.
Jael Velasquez - ADOC.PE
Photo: Frutas de Chile
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