This Chilean fruit was destined for 70 countries - with China as the main destination -, with a total volume of 34,026 metric tons (MT), equivalent to US$ 104 million, the same amount as that registered in the first half of 2023.

In the first half of 2024, China has become by far the main destination for Chilean dried plum exports, both in volume and returns: 10,463 metric tons (MT), equivalent to US$ 23 million.

Then, Poland and Mexico are located with 3,200 MT and 2,240 MT, respectively. The other countries that are part of the top ten shipments of Chilean dried plums to the world are the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Australia.

The Chinese peak also marks a difference compared to last year, when shipments to that country totaled 5,816 metric tons (MT) of dried plums, equivalent to US$ 19 million. Of the top ten countries, 9 out of 10 remain unchanged compared to the same period in 2023, with Turkey entering to replace Russia.

This Chilean fruit, in the first six months of the year, was destined for 70 countries, with a total volume of 34,026 MT, equivalent to US$ 104 million, the same amount as that registered in the first half of 2023.

Chile is the main global exporter of this fruit. Shipments of Chilean dried plums, during 2023, reached US$ 268.4 million (amount 4.7% higher than 2022), equivalent to 72,000 metric tons .

The information is provided by Chilean Customs, referring to one of the most complete foods on the planet, since it provides cardiovascular, bone, nutritional benefits, among many others.