According to data from the latest weekly report published by the Cranberry Committee of Chile, until December 26 of last year, the volume of Chilean blueberries exported fresh or frozen had decreased by 24.1% year-on-year. The increase of maritime transit times caused many farmers to be more rigorous with the selection of the fruit, exporting only that which had the conditions to remain in good condition during the long journey.
According to blueberriesconsulting.com¸this caused the frozen blueberry market to expand in Chile. Until November 21 of last year, berry exports in this state had increased by 9% compared to the same period during 2020. The figure is expected to increase this year after the signing of new international treaties that facilitate exports to China.
Increase in sea freight cost
The increase in the cost of sea freight to export seasonal fruits abroad has made producers of these foods have lower profitability margins than other seasons, according to the Association of Fruit Exporters of Chile and the Agricultural Society of Biobío, which have been experiencing these increases for more than a year at a global level.
Source: blueberriesconsulting.com
