South America

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First Batch of Chinese Kiwifruit Exported to South AmericaThe first ever batch of Chinese-grown kiwifruit bound for the South American market recently departed Mei County in Shaanxi province destined for Chile.	September 30, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Chilean Cherry Exports Expected to Hit Record High Next SeasonAccording to a recent USDA report, Chile’s cherry exports are forecast to see 13% year-on-year growth in marketing year 2020/21, reaching 259,000 tons.	September 06, 2020 Jing Zang
Taiwan Becomes Sixth Largest Export Market for US CherriesBetween April 2019 and March 2020, cherry imports into Taiwan totaled 11,199 metric tons, with 7,984 tons (71%) originating from the U.S.	August 27, 2020 Jing Zang
Chilean Citrus Committee Presents a Buyers’ Guide to Chilean CitrusProduce Report WeChat Lecture: ASOEX’s Charif Christian Carvajal discusses the global citrus sector and the new opportunities for Chilean citrus on the Chinese market.	August 25, 2020 Andrew
First Ever Shipment of Argentinian Lemons Arrives in ChinaIn early August, the first ever shipment of Argentinian lemons reached China after a month-long voyage from South America.	August 23, 2020 Andrew
Chilean Citrus Celebrates Launch of First China SeasonOn Aug. 17, ASOEX’s Chilean Citrus Committee held a ceremony at Jiaxing Haiguangxing Market near Shanghai to celebrate the launch of the inaugural season for Chilean citrus imports into China.	August 18, 2020 Produce Report
US Nectarines Face Fierce Competition in ChinaAlthough U.S. nectarines are now permitted to enter China, the vast majority of China’s nectarine imports originate from Chile and Australia owing to their counter-seasonal availability.	August 10, 2020 Jing Zang
First Shipment of Chilean Navel Oranges Arrives at Jiangnan MarketThe first ever shipment of Chilean Fukumoto navel oranges recently arrived in China following market access being granted earlier this year.	August 02, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Guangdong’s Lychee Exports See Substantial Growth This YearBy June, China’s Guangdong province had exported approximately 4,000 tons of lychees in 2020, corresponding to a 20% year-on-year increase.	July 26, 2020 Jing Zang
Ecuadorian Shrimp Test Positive for CoronavirusShipments of frozen Ecuadorian shrimp in several areas of China have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, prompting swift responses.	July 21, 2020 Benjamin Henry