Chile: Exports of nuts increased 33%

In the first quarter, exports of dried fruits recorded a figure of $ 51.5 million, an increase of 33% compared with the same period last year.

From the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (PASO), it has reported that in the first quarter, exports of dried fruits recorded a figure of $ 51.5 million, an increase of 33% compared to the same period last year.

“These figures demonstrate the dynamism of the domestic industry of nuts, and due to the high quality of products, has a growing market potential worldwide. In order to enhance competitiveness and promote adequate crop Dried Fruit Board was created through public-private work, which is at work, through its subcommittees “.

In volume in January-April of 2015 7.336 tons of nuts were shipped, an increase of 26% compared to the same period of 2014.

The main products shipped were hazelnuts with shells ($ 15.4 million), shelled ($ 12.7 million), walnuts in shell ($ 11.6 million), hazelnuts in shell (11.4 million USD), among others.

The main destination countries for participation in value, were Italy (31%), Turkey (21%), Brazil (15%), Venezuela (10%), Germany (5%), Argentina (3%), Ecuador ( 2%), Switzerland (2%), Netherlands (2%).

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