The Fruit Industry in Chile is leader in the export of fresh fruit from the Southern Hemisphere, represents the third most important sector within the national economy. It is also considered to be a major strategic area in the development of our country, by creating an important source of employment and investment. Chiles fresh fruit industry is characterized by more than 7.800 fresh fruit growers, 250.000 hectares of cultivated land of fresh fruit, 518 exporting companies, who send more than 75 species of fruit to more than 100 countries around the world.

According to the latest figures from the FAO Index of the United Nations, Chile represents 49% of the Southern Hemispheres fresh fruit exports considering: grapes, apples, kiwis, avocados, plums, peaches, and pears. Therefore, positioning it as the leader in exports from the region.



Source: FAO Index (2003)

Today the Chilean fresh fruit industry exports more than 75 different species to more than 100 different countries around the world, a clear indication of the diversification and the adaptation to market demands that characterizes the industry.

This export drive, has lead Chile to be ranked amongst both the Worlds and the Southern Hemispheres top fresh fruit exporters in a number of product categories including table grapes and plums.

Source: FAO Index (2002)