Latin American banana exports worth $5.6 billion

Latin American banana exports worth $5.6 billion
Latin America and the Caribbean is the world’s largest banana-exporting region. Estimates point to a total combined export value of around US$11 billion for bananas and major tropical fruits from […]
Thu 16/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

US imposes 17.5% tariff on Mexican tomatoes

US imposes 17.5% tariff on Mexican tomatoes
It’s not just Chinese imports that are subject to US tariff hikes. As of Tuesday 7th May, the US has imposed a 17.5% tariff on Mexican tomato imports. The move […]
Fri 10/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean citrus exports to fall 3% in 2019

Chilean citrus exports to fall 3% in 2019
Chile’s 2019 citrus exports are expected to fall by 3%, with the largest drop recorded for clementines. According to ASOEX, clementine volumes are forecast to be down 8% to 58,000 […]
Thu 02/05/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile’s fruit exports rise 1.2%

Chile’s fruit exports rise 1.2%
Chilean fruit exports for 2018-2019 amounted to 1.54 million tons – an increase of 1.2%, according to data from ASOEX as of March 28. Shipments to Asia rose 12% to […]
Tue 23/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

US to exit tomato trade agreement with Mexico

US to exit tomato trade agreement with Mexico
The US has announced it will withdraw from the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico by May 7, 2019, although this does not mean the end of negotiations. According to the […]
Tue 02/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Peru’s pomegranate exports soar 40%

Peru’s pomegranate exports soar 40%
Peru expects its pomegranate exports to rise by 40% this campaign, to approximately 50,000 tons. By week 10, the South American producer had already exported about 11,000 tons, up 43% […]
Tue 26/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Peruvian avocado exports soar 26% higher

Peruvian avocado exports soar 26% higher
Peru’s avocado exports set a new record in 2018, reaching US$800 million, up 26% on 2017, according data published by the Lima Chamber of Commerce. Peru sends avocados to 35 […]
Wed 13/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Brazil to reopen borders to Argentina’s apples and pears

Brazil to reopen borders to Argentina’s apples and pears
Following several weeks of closure, Brazil has agreed to lift its ban on Argentinian pears, apples, and quinces entering the country. The agreement was reached during meetings on Wednesday, March […]
Wed 13/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean Stone Fruits Month gets underway in China

Chilean Stone Fruits Month gets underway in China
Chilean stone fruits will be the subject of a new promotional campaign in Chinese stores throughout March. The event, now in its second year, is organised by the Chilean Stone […]
Tue 12/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Argentina to export citrus to India and Vietnam

Argentina to export citrus to India and Vietnam
The Indian and Vietnamese markets have opened to Argentine lemons, although phytosanitary protocols still need to be settled before exports can begin at the end of the 2019 campaign. Argentina […]
Tue 05/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

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