Fruits from Chile

Chile is surrounded on all sides by formidable natural barriers effectively shielding it from pests and diseases. As a long country, the country has practically all climate types, from the scorching deserts of the north to the cold expanses of the south. The result is the ability to grow a wide range of quality products, including table grapes, apples, cherries, blueberries, kiwifruit, plums, pears, lemons, clementines, oranges, avocados, peaches, nectarines, among others.

In recent years, Chile has diversified its range of fruit and new products are now conquering markets, such as pomegranates, plumcots, grapefruits, persimmons, maqui berries and figs.

Chile’s global fresh fruit exports have grown by 94% over the last decade and the value of shipments doubled from US$2 billion in 2005 to US$4 billion in 2015.

Chilean fruit reaches a total of 103 markets through 690 companies.

Asia is the region with the strongest growth in fresh fruit shipments, which have increased fivefold over the last decade, from US$243 million in 2005 to US$1.1 billion in 2015.

Fruits from Chile are cultivated by dedicated hands along the Pacific coast in the southernmost region of the American continent. They benefit from privileged geographical and Mediterranean climatic conditions, which contribute to guaranteeing a quality, reliable and delicious product that represents the best of Chile and the spirit of its people.

More information: www.fruitsfromchile.com

Chile’s leadership in fresh fruit exports

The biggest exporter of::

• Fresh grapes
• Fresh blueberries
• Fresh cherries
• Fresh plums

Fruits from Chile shipments to Asia 2015

Source: Direcon-ProChile with figures from Chile’s Central Bank

Fruits from Chile shipments to Asia 2015

Source: Direcon-ProChile with figures from Chile’s Central Bank

Fruit Associations

ASOEX – Chilean Fruit Exporters Association

The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association is a non-profit trade association, founded in 1935, whose members represent 96.5% of the total volume of fruits exported from the country and 63.1% of total hectares of fresh fruit planted in Chile. The institution’s main objective is to facilitate the export process of fruits from Chile around the globe.
www.asoex.cl

Chilean Blueberry Committee

The Chilean Blueberry Committee is an organization linked to the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) and has as its mission to improve the competitive position of the Chilean blueberry industry and develop international markets for blueberry exports. The entity’s members are the leading blueberry growers and exporters in Chile. The Committee’s main strategic objectives include promoting best practice within the industry, promoting and developing new export market opportunities and increasing the consumption of Chilean blueberries around the globe. Chile is now the largest exporter of blueberries in the world.
www.comitedearandanos.cl

Chilean Kiwifruit Committee

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee was founded in 2009 and is a voluntary organization that brings together producers and exporters of kiwifruit, as well as representative entities including the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) and the Federation of Fruit Growers from Chile (FEDEFRUTA). Currently the Committee represents 80% of the total volume of kiwifruit exported from Chile. The Committee’s main objectives include improving the competitiveness of Chilean kiwifruit in international markets, facilitating consistent and uniform fruit quality, produced under environmentally friendly conditions, in a socially responsible manner and ensuring a pleasant consumption experience for the end consumer.
www.comitedelkiwi.cl

Chilean Cherry Committee

This Committee is an entity associated with the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX). Most of the cherry producers and exporters in Chile are members and together they represent 82% of the Chilean cherry industry. The Committee has the following objectives: to support efforts to open and maintain access to all export markets; to promote cherries from Chile, and facilitate the access to timely and relevant market information in support of its members’ activities.
www.fruitsfromchile.com

Chilean Hass Avocado Committee

The Chilean Hass Avocado Committee is a 25 year old non-profit association formed by Hass Avocado growers and exporters. The main purpose of the Committee is to protect the interests of its members with a social and environmental commitment. It has carried out important work related to fruit quality and opening new markets, as well as ongoing promotional work to raise awareness of the qualities of this exceptional fruit, in terms of its health benefits and important characteristics as a food. Chile has ideal conditions for growing the best avocados and the Committee is safeguarding product quality in order to ensure the best experience for consumers in the newly opened Chinese market.
www.paltahass.cl