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During the January-October 2023 period, Chile exported 2,944,000 tons of fruit, for a value of $6.85 billion FOB.

Chilean blueberry supplies are forecast to drop to 76,500 tons this season as a result of rains and other climatic events

The Table Grape Committee of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) has released its first estimate for the 2023-24 season, projecting five percent growth in exports.

During the January to August 2023 period, Chile exported 2.54 million tons of fruit, for a value of $5.97 billion FOB. Compared to the same period in 2022, there is a decrease in exported volume of 6 percent, and an increase of 8.8 percent in value

The Chilean Blueberry Committee of ASOEX, together with iQonsulting, have estimated a volume of 82,000 tons of fresh blueberries for the 2023/24 season.

The new Chilean cherry season could increase by 20 percent, which would depend - along with climatic factors and logistics – on the continuing diversification of national and international ports that process fruit products produced in the country.

The ASOEX Citrus Committee indicates that after the frosts and the recent rains that affected the country, it made a new estimate to the month of June of the citrus export volumes.

In response to heavy rains impacting both Central and Southern Chile, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) said they are assessing damage in growing areas and the impact on water storage and irrigation infrastructure, as well as evaluating support actions to communities impacted by the rain.

From January to April 2023, 1.482 million tons of Chilean fruit exports were registered for a value of $3.752 billion FOB, which represents a decrease in volume of 2.5 percent and an increase in value of 4 percent versus the same period in 2022.

In a first-ever collaboration, the face of the fruit industry in Chile is being revolutionized as A.I.-driven robots pick apples in Linares. This remarkable endeavor is the result of a partnership between Tevel, an Israeli robotics startup, and Unifrutti, offering a glimpse into the future of the agriculture industry.