Chilean blueberry exports have grown by 38% compared to last year
IQonsulting has released a Chilean blueberry harvest and export report for week 47 of 2019. According to the report, harvests remain focused on the northern zone, with the Coquimbo and Valparaíso regions surpassing peak volumes. The O'Higgins region is increasing, while the Maule and Metropolitana regions still have low volumes.
Source: Prepared by the authors based on SAG / Asoex. Based on information prepared by Asoex AG according to the inspection forms submitted by the exporting companies to the SAG.
Exports maintain an upward trend and greater volume accumulation compared to the previous season, due to the increase observed in all regions that are ending the season. Thus, 4.356 tons were sent until the 46 week, an 38% more than the previous season in the same week.
Despite the greater volume, there have been no major problems regarding departures. In recent weeks, sea shipments have increased their participation with 85% of total exports in the 46 week, mainly through the port of Valparaíso due to its normal operation and, therefore, to a better performance compared to other alternatives that continue to work part time.
As regards the destination markets, North America represents 70% of the shipments accumulated to date, followed by the Far East with 22% and Europe with 8%. At the same time, organic blueberries represent 48% of updated exports (week 46), reaching 2.067 tons, with North America being the main destination.
Source: IQonsulting
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