News about China

China: Chilean imports at pre-pandemic levels, logistics and technology optimise the process

Markets

22 Jan 2025

'Arrivals of Chilean cherries by sea have grown significantly this season. More than 40 ships of Chilean cherries have arrived since November and some will continue after the Spring Festival,' reports Zhu, director of Shenzhen Changhong Logistics Co.

The ‘spider's web model’ applied to Chilean cherries in the Chinese market

Markets

17 Jan 2025

This model can explain the fluctuations in prices and production in the Chilean cherry market. This model is relevant because cherries have an annual production cycle and are subject to factors such as seasonality, limited supply, and variations in demand.

Chilean cherries in crisis: the Chinese market problem could ruin the 2025 season

Markets

17 Jan 2025

An impressive 59% growth in exports to the vast Chinese market has turned into a harsh “reality check. The excess supply has saturated the market and caused a 50% price drop, which no one had predicted. The situation has alarmed the Chilean industry of ambassadors in Asia.

Dwarfing rootstocks show epigenomic differences in the grafted cultivar

Rootstocks

16 Jan 2025

The study conducted at the University of Guizhou (China) aimed to investigate the impact of the dwarfing rootstock ‘Pd1’ (Prunus tomentosa) on sweet cherry ‘Shuguang2’ shoots. To achieve this goal, morphological observations were conducted.

Chinese supermarket JD Super secures partnership with Chile for the next 3 years

Markets

15 Jan 2025

Thanks to large-scale direct sourcing, JD’s procurement team has reduced the import costs of Chilean cherries, offering consumers prices approximately 15% lower than those on other e-commerce platforms for the same quality and size.

Strategic promotions for Chilean cherries in Chinese supermarkets, targeting consumption growth

Consumption

15 Jan 2025

“Together with this launch we are presenting the mascots created by the Chilean Cherry Committee to bring consumers closer to this Chilean fruit. These three mascots represent the main varieties of Chilean cherries: Santina, Regina, and Lapins", said Charif Christian Carvajal.

Cherry Conference in Jiaxing: Frutas de Chile shares expectations for 2025

Events

09 Jan 2025

On 16 December, the second cherry conference was successfully held at the Jiaxing Haiguangxing wholesale fruit market. The event was attended by representatives of Frutas de Chile, who received considerable attention.

Chinese consumers applaud falling Chilean cherry prices

Markets

08 Jan 2025

According to data from the Xinfadi wholesale market in Beijing updated on December 31, Chilean cherries are being sold at prices ranging from 18 yuan ($2.46) to 45 yuan per jin (0.5 kg), depending on their size and quality.

Chilean cherries: falling prices in the domestic market, but up to €43/kg in China

Markets

19 Dec 2024

This shows the great enthusiasm for buying this fruit, however, as producers, exporters and technical advisors pointed out, it is necessary to maintain and work for quality through harvesting strategies, training and process optimisation.

Chile Week in China: 9th edition highlights growing market opportunities

Markets

13 Dec 2024

The Chilean delegation at the event in Beijing consisted of representatives from 25 companies in the agricultural sector, along with representatives from other industries, according to the Global Times from the Chilean Embassy in China.