Chile’s organic exports rise 22% in the first half of 2025

Chile’s organic product exports reached USD 228 million in the first half of 2025, marking a 22% increase in value compared to the same period in 2024. Export volume also grew by 18%, totalling over 54,000 tonnes, according to Andrea García, head of the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa).

This growth reflects Chile’s rising commitment to sustainable, high-value agriculture. García noted that global demand continues to favour food that is not only safe and high quality, but also produced with strong environmental responsibility.

Chile’s organic products, certified under Law 20.089, are gaining ground globally for promoting biodiversity, conserving natural resources, and supporting resilient ecosystems.

Top exported products included fresh blueberries (40%), frozen blueberries (21%), frozen raspberries (9%), frozen strawberries (4%), frozen blackberries (4%), and fresh apples (3%).

The United States remained the leading market, importing 65% of total organic exports. Key products included fresh blueberries (46%), frozen blueberries (27%), frozen raspberries (6%), frozen blackberries (5%), and apple pulp (4%).

Other major destinations included the European Union (33%), Canada (7%), the UK (2%), and Japan (2%). García stressed that this market diversification is essential for expanding Chile’s presence and impact in global sustainable agriculture.

Chile has also been working on international recognition of its organic certification system. Key agreements have already been signed with the EU (2017), Brazil (2018), and Switzerland (2019), with ongoing talks with the US, China, and Japan to establish further mutual recognition and equivalency agreements.

source: frutasdechile.cl

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