While the 2015-16 season review helped Chilean producers to regain their confidence, the 2016-17 season has been fit to rouse some enthusiasm! Prices were exceptional, in both the EU-28 and the United States. In addition, the export volumes of around 145 000 t were by far the best in recent years, and indeed made for the third biggest season on record. Shipments rose to all destinations. With approximately 88 000 t, the EU-28 remained by far the number one market for Chilean “palta”. However, there was a big comeback on the US market, with volumes of nearly 30 000 t, practically triple that of the previous season. There has also been renewed long-term interest in the origin by US importers, after practically abandoning it in favour of Mexico in recent years. China too took advantage of this increased potential (12 000 t as opposed to 5 500 in 2015-16). The only parties to have lost out in the change are Chilean consumers. Tension on the international market and a still sluggish domestic economy led to another downturn in local sales.
Source: CIRAD
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