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Chilean export and agricultural sector trends 2026

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Chilean exports ~~experienced significant growth throughout 2026. Between January and July,~~ grew significantly in 2026, with total ~~exports rose by~~ shipments rising 15% to US$70.6 ~~billion, with~~ billion through July. While the mining sector ~~accounting for~~ dominated 61.4% of ~~shipments. Non-mining exports increased by 5.8% to US$27.2 billion, led by~~ exports, the food sector reached a record US$8.3 ~~billion in food sector shipments. Within the agricultural sector,~~ billion. The agro-industrial fruit and vegetable ~~agro-industrial exports reached US$2.271~~ sector is projected to exceed US$3.6 billion ~~through August, a 7% increase~~ in value compared to the previous year. While total export volume for agro-industrials fell by 2%, specific segments saw substantial value rises, including dried fruits (26%) and frozen products (13%). A sectoral report exports by ~~Valor Raíz projects a 2.0% expansion in~~ 2026, with Chile currently ranking as the ~~silvo-agricultural GDP for 2026.~~ 10th largest global exporter in this category. The industry is ~~seeing~~ experiencing a divergence in ~~performance: nut crops are driving significant growth,~~ performance. Nut exports have seen a massive boom, with ~~export values rising 85.5%~~ ODEPA reporting a 93.7% increase in value to ~~US$1,285 million, fueled largely by European hazelnuts.~~ US$654.5 million during the 2025/26 season, prompting a shift toward specialized harvesting machinery. Conversely, the fresh fruit sector ~~faced challenges, with exports declining 1.7%. Although cherry volumes reached a record 113.8 million boxes, producer prices dropped~~ faces volatility. While the 2026–27 table grape season is projected to ~~approximately US$1.9 per kilo~~ grow by 16.5% due to ~~oversupply. To support~~ structural supply renewal, the ~~2026–27 season, authorities and~~ cherry industry ~~guilds are focusing on operational readiness. The Ministry of Agriculture and the National Migration Service continue~~ continues to ~~coordinate the legal hiring~~ grapple with overproduction of ~~migrant workers, described as a “vital component” for~~ small-caliber fruit and price fluctuations. Despite record export figures, the ~~sector. Efforts also~~ sector faces systemic crises. Critical challenges include ~~strengthening cold chain logistics for cherries, implementing modernization initiatives like plum management pilots, and managing~~ phytosanitary ~~risks~~ risks, such as ~~the~~ fruit ~~fly. Additionally, trade summits~~ fly outbreaks, and logistical bottlenecks like cold chain saturation and a shortage of refrigeration technicians. Experts also warn that structural water scarcity is a primary threat; industry groups suggest that without an annual investment of US$500 million in reservoirs, Chile risks losing its commercial position to Peru ~~and Colombia have been utilized~~ by 2028. To mitigate market risks, exporters are also focusing on diversification to ~~expand regional business ties and agricultural complementarity.~~ reduce reliance on Asian markets.

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