Chilean citrus exports will decrease by 4% in 2024

Chilean citrus exports in the 2024 season would reach a total of 383,000 tons, which would represent 4% less than in the previous year, projects the Chilean Fruit Citrus Committee.

 

According to its data, exports of clementines are expected to decrease by 35% and mandarins by 9%. On the other hand, exports of oranges will decrease by 2%, while exports of lemons are expected to increase by 33%.

 

Clementine exports will be reduced to 40,000 tons, which is 35% less than in the previous season, due to water shortages in the main producing areas of the Coquimbo region. Mandarin exports are expected to reach 160,000 tons, a 9% decrease compared to the previous year.

 

Orange exports will remain relatively stable compared to the previous season, with a 2% decrease in the volume exported, equivalent to 93,000 tons. As for lemons, a 33% increase in exports is expected, reaching 90,000 tons.

 

Citrus plantations are distributed between the Atacama and O'Higgins regions, with a total of 27,813 hectares. According to CIREN's latest cadaster, the Metropolitan Region has the largest planted area, reaching 8,361 hectares.

 

 

 

 

fuente: simfruit.cl