Chile - leader in the export of fresh fruit in South America

The Fruit Industry in Chile, 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.