Chile and China signed a protocol to expand fruit exports

One of the protocols allows sending fresh fruit through ports and airports in third countries, which will optimize transfer times and improve the condition of the fruit for consumers."We are very happy about the implementation of new export protocols that will further strengthen our relationship with China," stated Undersecretary Fernandez. This will allow exporting fresh fruit to that destination by sea and air, improving the quality and time of arrival, he added."We would like to thank the General Customs Administration for its effort to make these agreements that facilitate exports and reflect the trust and friendship between Chile and China, reaffirming our commitment to provide high-quality safe food for Chinese families," stated the Chilean Undersecretary of Agriculture, Ignacia Fernandez.

Chile's main export product in the 2023-2024 fruit season was the cherry, 91% of which was destined for the People's Republic of China.

"Frutas de Chile actively participates with the Minagri, and especially the SAG, in the meetings with the Chinese Customs authorities. We are grateful for being part of this process because we believe this synergy opens better opportunities for Chile in the world. Our country is currently China's main cherry supplier, but it's also the main supplier of fresh temperate fruits in this market. This has been possible thanks to our joint work," stated the president of Frutas de Chile, IvánMarambio.

The first shipment of this year's cherry season to China was made on October 16. The shipment was for a total of 315 kg of Cherry Crunch cherries from Ovalle, an area that once again sent the first shipment. The fruit was sold in less than 30 minutes at the Huizhan Market.