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China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2015
The seafood Industry, government, seafood exporters, and related organizations around the world are well aware of China Fisheries & Seafood Expo (CFSE) as a great opportunity to increase sales in the world’s largest and fastest growing seafood market. Furthermore, CFSE exhibitors have also the chance to promote a variety of services and technology related to the seafood industry.
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About Chile
- Chile has forged 24 trade arrangements with 63 countries. The free trade agreements and trade agreements signed by Chile allow accessing in privileged ways to markets that accounts for 63.3% of world population which correspond to 85.3% of global GDP.
- Political and economic stability, trade liberalization, transparency, legal certainty, professional expertise and excellent business opportunities, are part of Chile’s attributes praised in various international rankings.
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Chile – China FTA
During 2014, the commercial interchange between Chile and China reached US$ 32,671 million, representing a 24% of the Chilean foreign trade.
From China’s point of view, Chile is the 24th provider and the 33rd buyer on the partners ranking of 2014, with 1.08% participation on total imports and 0.56% exports in China.
During 2014, Chilean exports reached US$18,437 million. Today, China is the first commercial partner of Chile on total exports, the second on non-copper shipments, with US$ 4,215 million in 2014, and a 6% more than the previous year.
The main food and drink exports to China are fresh cherries, fresh grapes, blueberries, apples, kiwi, seaweed, salmon and trout, bottled red wine, pork meat, among others.
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Chile, Sustainable fishery and aquaculture
Chilean fishery and aquaculture have grown exponentially over the last 30 years as a result of strong production and international positioning. Chile is known worldwide for its extensive coastline, by the purity of its waters and highly nutritional marine resources.
This country is known for its abundant natural marine resources, thanks to its location in the South Pacific and the Humboldt Current running through its waters, rich in phytoplankton all of which allows diversified fishing and aquaculture operations.
Chile has strict regulations for introducing exotic fish, disease control, drug use and maintenance of the environmental conditions in the macro zones where aquaculture is developed. All of which is subject to frequent reviews by respective authorities, with support from the national scientific community and international experts.
High quality and reliable seafood due to excellent environmental and sanitary conditions for production, coupled with the country’s export orientation, allows the products showcased by companies in the Chilean pavilion at China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2014 to be the best choice for high demanding markets. Hence, products as varied as mussels, scallop, salmon, rainbow trout, squid, red abalone, Chilean king crab, stone crab, australis and Chilean hake.
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Chilean Seafood Exports to the World
In 2014, Chilean seafood exports to the world reached USD 6,170 million, increasing in a 17% compared with 2013. Between January and August of 2015, Chilean seafood exports to the world exceeded the US$ 3,377 million.
Geographic
ZoneUS$ MM
FOB 2010US$ MM
FOB 2010US$ MM
FOB 2011US$ MM
FOB 2012US$ MM
FOB 2012Var.%
13/14′Asia, Oceania and Middle East 1,785 2,362 2,148 1,964 2,294 17% North-America 672 1.755 1.512 1.669 10,3% 21% Europe 627 762 998 1.273 27,5% 17% Latin-America 478 717 914 1.006 10,1% 10% África 23 414 627 749 19,5% -6% Others 0.09 528 633 632 -0,2% 6% Total Seafood
Exports3,587 4,701 4,554 5,290 6,170 17% Source: ProChile with figures of the Central Bank of Chile
Main Chilean Seafood Exports to China (USD-Million)
Seafood exports from Chile to China reached US$ 393 million in 2014. Between January and August of 2015, Chilean seafood exports to China exceeded the US$ 181 million.
Subsectors MM US$
FOB 2010MM US$
FOB 2011MM US$
FOB 2012MM US$ FOB 2013 MM US$ FOB 2014 Var.%
13/14′Salmon and Chilean trout 44 80 61 84 132 56% Seaweed 37 42 52 94 80 -15% Giant Squid 6 25 13 6 14 105% King Crab y Snow Crab 2 2 11 7 10 41% Rock Lobster 1 1 2 3 40% Chilean Hake, Australis Hake 0.90 1 3 2 1 -45 Chilean Seabass 4 8 5 2 0.80 -100% Blue Mussel 0.03 0.05 0.28 0.31 0.15 -51% Red abalone 0.13 0.25 0.13 -46% Total 315 390 342 399 393 -1% Source: ProChile with figures of the Central Bank of Chile
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Foods from Chile, source of life
Our origins have defined our will and national character. The will to overcome obstacles, to cross frontiers, forge new routes and take on challenges. The character to get out into the world, the determination to overcome difficulties and move past any adversity that may arise, breaking through the powerful strength of our geography.
These are the origins of the flavors and fruits of a fertile and generous land. With a distinctive seal that combines time-honored wisdom with processes and technology to enhance and maintain the purity, freshness, and healthiness of the food.
The gardens that produce these foods is a privileged place on Earth: a human, geographical and climatic space that shapes the qualities of what we do.
Chile plays a key role in the global food industry. A reliable supplier of safe, healthy food that meets the highest standards demanded by international consumers. Food products from Chile are leaders in their markets. And with the exceptional conditions Chile provides, they are set to continue increasing their value.
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Companies at the Chilean Pavilion
Contact
Andreas Pierotic | Trade Commissioner of Chile in Beijing
No.1 Dongsijie, Sanlitun, Beijing. China
apierotic@prochile.gob.cl
