Earlier Report Observations
The market volume for fresh beans in Chile increased from 50 962 t in 2018 to 55 139 t in 2023. Production rose from 46 030 t to 49 757 t over the same period, with a temporary contraction in 2022 followed by recovery.
In 2022, the Chilean and Chinese governments signed an agreement to open the Chinese market for fresh apricots and peaches, reflecting a broader policy of market access for fresh produce. At the same time, demand for fresh fruits and vegetables in Chile was growing, and focus on cold chain efficiency to maintain the freshness of perishables increased, shaping the overall fresh produce sector.
By 2023, the value of Chile's fresh fruit exports rose by 10.8%, indicating robust external demand, while continued investments in last-mile cold chain logistics supported product quality. Emerging trends toward organic agriculture and healthy fresh products, along with innovations in shelf-life extending coatings, further influenced the market dynamics.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Chile
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Chile
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production beans in Chile
In kind, 2018-2021, t
Chile was among the world's leading bean producers from 2018 to 2021, ranking 23rd globally by production volume.
Top producers of beans, 2018-2021
World map of production of beans, 2018-2021
Bean production in Chile increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Chile produced 49 336 tonnes of beans, representing a 2.6% year-over-year rise. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 7.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.3%.
Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
Exports beans from Chile
Exports in kind, t
Chile exported 2 tonnes of beans in 2019, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 532.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 532.4% | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the top buyer of beans from Chile, accounting for 13.7% of total exports in volume.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021
Exports in value, K $ US
In 2019, Chile exported beans worth 3.4 thousand US dollars, which was 101.3% higher than the previous year.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 101.3% | n/a | n/a | - |
During the 2018–2021 period, the United States remained Chile's key export partner for beans in value terms, holding a 33.2% share of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021
Imports beans to Chile
Imports in kind, t
Cross-border shipments of beans to Chile increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 5 700 tonnes, reflecting a 20.5% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 433 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.1%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (10.1%) | 6.7% | 20.5% | 4.9% |
From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of bean imports to Chile was highly concentrated, with Peru alone accounting for 96.4% of total import flows.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021
Imports in value, K $ US
The value of bean imports to Chile increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value amounted to 765.9 thousand US dollars, indicating a controlled advance of 8.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 599.0 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 13.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 17.4% rise.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (13.0%) | 17.4% | 8.9% | 3.6% |
From 2018 to 2021, Peru remained the dominant partner for bean imports to Chile in value terms, holding a 76.1% share of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021
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