South America

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China Set To Surpass Chile as World’s Second-Largest Grape ExporterAfter five years of consecutive growth, China is forecast to overtake Chile as the world’s second-largest exporter of fresh table grapes.	July 14, 2024 Roy G
Higher Global Apple and Pear Production Expected in 2023/24Worldwide apple production is forecast to grow by 700,000 metric tons in the 2023/24 season, while pear production is set to be 275,000 metric tons higher.	July 14, 2024 Jing Zang
Global Blueberry Supply Falling Short of Growing DemandAccording to a recent report, global blueberry production needs to reach 3 million metric tons within five years to keep up with growing market demand.	July 10, 2024 Jing Zang
Air Shipments of Peruvian Table Grapes to China Now PossibleThe phytosanitary protocol for the export of Peruvian table grapes to China has been updated to allow air shipments.	July 04, 2024 Jing Zang
Brazilian Pecans Granted China Market AccessBrazil, the world’s fourth-largest pecan producer, will now be allowed to export pecans to China.	July 02, 2024 Jing Zang
New Chinese-Funded Mega Port in Peru Set To Open in 2025The Chinese-funded Chancay Port Terminal is on track to open in early 2025, significantly reducing shipping times from South America to China.	June 06, 2024 Roy G
Global In-Shell Macadamia Production Set To Near 340,000 Tons in 2024The World Macadamia Organisation estimates that global in-shell macadamia production will grow by 7.5% in 2024 to reach 339,200 metric tons.	June 05, 2024 Jing Zang
Ecuador Prepares for More Banana Exports to China as FTA Takes EffectThe China–Ecuador free trade agreement entered into force on May 1, bolstering the efforts of Ecuador’s banana industry to increase exports to China.	May 06, 2024 Olga
Joy Wing Mau Group Attends Global Cherry Summit in ChileOn April 25, Joy Wing Mau attended this year’s Global Cherry Summit to join hands with its partners and further develop the cherry industry.	April 26, 2024 Produce Report
Peru’s Table Grape Exports to China Down 20% in 2023/24Peru shipped 39,935 metric tons or $130 million worth of table grapes to China in the 2023/24 season, decreases of 20% and 12%, respectively.	April 26, 2024 Jing Zang