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South American agricultural and mining export trends

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Peru and Chile continue to see significant developments in their agricultural and mining export sectors. In Chile, fruit exports reached approximately US$8,000 million by late July, supported by avocado production hitting a 15-year high of 265,000 tons. The industry projects a further record of 285,000 tons for the 2026-2027 season. In Peru, the Hass avocado sector is navigating complex market dynamics. While Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) MIDAGRI data showed exports reached 505,377 tons in the first half of 2026—a 6.1% increase over 2025—recent projections from ProHass suggest a potential 1.9% decrease in volumes for the current season. This shift is attributed to warmer temperatures linked to El Niño, which delayed fruit development and forced growers to wait longer for sufficient dry matter content. As of October 2026, Despite these climatic hurdles, the global avocado market industry is undergoing a seasonal transition. Export seasons transitioning from explosive volume growth toward higher profitability, with value per kilogram rising faster than volume. To maintain competitiveness, Peruvian producers are investing in Peru technical training and South Africa are nearing completion; British importer Worldwide Fruit expects GLOBALG.A.P. certification, particularly for smallholders who comprise 97% of the final shipments from 28,000 Hass avocado producers. While Peru to arrive within three to four weeks. Although the Peruvian season began with a high proportion of smaller fruit, quality has improved, with recent volumes showing better sizing faces challenges in the large U.S. market due to competition from Mexico and extra-large categories. While the Peruvian season winds down, the new Chilean avocado season has already begun loading. Regional California, it is seeing historic export volumes to Europe and positive trends in South America Asia. Regional trends show divergence. While divergence: while Peru faces climatic hurdles, Colombia’s Hass avocado sector is expanding, with planted areas surpassing 39,000 hectares. Colombia exported approximately 88,194 tons in the first half of 2026, generating nearly USD 168.9 million. Peruvian regional exports remain concentrated in mining-intensive areas. Five regions—Arequipa, Ica, Áncash, Puno, and Moquegua—accounted for 57.4% of total interior exports, totaling US$43,771 million. Arequipa led these exports areas, with US$5.66 billion, primarily through Arequipa leading in copper, gold, and lead. lead exports.

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  1. 2026-10-23 14:23 UTC South American agricultural and mining export trends
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