agriculture

Chilean Salmon receives Healthy FDA Seal amidst Global Uncertainty and Trade Wars

In a significant stride for Chilean exports, the country's salmon has been certified as a "healthy" option by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As the second most exported product from Chile, salmon generated over $6.3 billion in 2024, with the United States being its main market.

However, the global economic landscape is not without its challenges. Chile finds itself between China and the United States amidst global uncertainty. The Chilean Government, along with representatives from the agro-export sector, have formed a technical group to address new agricultural tariffs imposed by the United States, the second destination of Chile's silviculture and livestock exports. This initiative aims to mitigate the impact of the measures scheduled to come into effect from April 2.

The President of Fruits of Chile, Iván Marambio, has expressed concerns over the growing trade war driven by Donald Trump and its potential repercussions on international trade. Marambio warned about the negative effects of tariff measures and market closures, emphasizing that Chile's strategy has been to open up to the world.

Adding to the concern, President Donald Trump announced that from Wednesday, April 2, the United States will impose tariffs on imported agricultural products. The move aims to boost local development and growth in the sector, but has caused unease among associations and guilds in various countries, including Chile.

Amidst the official visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, spoke about the tariff war driven by Donald Trump and its possible effects on Chile's copper and agricultural exports. Boric stressed that the issue is "extremely delicate" and reaffirmed Chile's commitment to multilateralism in international forums, rejecting unilateral decisions.


Source:
  • Salmón chileno recibe sello de "saludable" por la FDA en Estados Unidos - Prensa Digital (Prensadigital.cl)
  • Chile entre China y EE.UU. en medio de la incertidumbre global - Paislobo Prensa (Paislobo.cl)
  • Estrategia Agroindustrial Chilena: Enfrentando Desafíos Globales con Innovación y Diplomacia (Reportediario.cl)
  • Presidente de Frutas de Chile y la guerra comercial: “Las acciones de proteccionismo empobrecen al mundo” (Radioagricultura.cl)
  • Trump anuncia aranceles a importaciones agrícolas: ¿Cómo afectaría a Chile la medida? - Portal Innova (Portalinnova.cl)
  • Presidente Boric aborda guerra comercial y revela medidas ante aranceles de EE.UU. (Radioagricultura.cl)

Indonesian Market Opens for Chilean Fruit Exports Amid Efforts to Diversify Agriculture and Boost Infrastructure

The Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture reports significant progress in the expansion of Chile's export markets, with Indonesia opening its doors to six key Chilean fruit products. The Asian nation will now import Chilean blueberries, cherries, kiwis, grapes, and both shelled and unshelled dry nuts, all in frozen format. This move is seen as a strategic opportunity to diversify the export destinations of Chile's fruit industry.

Chile's Acting Minister of Agriculture, Ignacia Fernández, stressed the importance of market diversification, a key strategy within the sustainable agro-export agenda promoted by President Gabriel Boric's Government. Special priority is given to the situation in Asia. This news comes amid calls for diversification in the Maule Region's agriculture, which has suffered due to a 50% drop in cherry prices in the Chinese market and issues with the Maersk Saltoro ship, which delayed the delivery of predominantly Maule-produced fruit to the Asian port of Nansha.

In addition to efforts in the agricultural sector, Chile is also looking to boost its infrastructure projects. The nation is pushing for the advancement of the Bioceanic Road Corridor, a mega infrastructure project that will connect different areas of the region. Digital integration through the Humboldt Project was also discussed.

Chile's commitment to sustainability is further emphasized by the official launch of the national plan to combat climate change. The Agricultural and Livestock Service of Tarapacá has begun efforts to control a fruit fly outbreak in Miñi Miñe and has provided motor pumps to strengthen irrigation in indigenous communities of Tarapacá.

Lastly, Chilean forestry exports closed 2024 with a total of USD 6.370,7 million, a 14.7% increase compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to the recovery of international demand and an increase in sales of key products such as chemical pulp and sawn wood. Non-copper, non-lithium exports from the Magallanes Region also saw a significant 79.6% boost in January.


Source:
  • Indonesia se convierte en nuevo mercado para la exportación de frutas chilenas – La Discusión (Ladiscusion.cl)
  • “Debemos diversificar nuestra agricultura maulina y la manzana está de vuelta... se está convirtiendo en una muy buena alternativa” - Diario La Prensa (New.diariolaprensa.cl)
  • Bilateral: Peña y Boric abordaron el avance del Corredor Bioeánico Vial - Cooperativa.cl (Cooperativa.cl)
  • Chile oficializa plan nacional para enfrentar el cambio climático  (Radiopaulina.cl)
  • Exportaciones forestales chilenas suben 14,7% en 2024 - PortalPortuario (Portalportuario.cl)
  • Exportaciones no cobre no litio de Magallanes del mes de enero aumentaron un 79,6% (Prochile.gob.cl)

Chilean Fruits and Nuts Set to Enter Indonesian Market - A Strategic Move for Export Diversification

The Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture is pleased to announce the opening of the Indonesian market for six Chilean products. This strategic move represents a significant opportunity to diversify the export destinations of the industry. Indonesia, with a population of nearly 300 million and an annual growth rate of around 5% for the next five years, presents a burgeoning market.

The six Chilean products include frozen blueberries, cherries, kiwis, and grapes, as well as shelled and unshelled dry nuts. This milestone was achieved due to the sanitary opening made by Indonesia, allowing these products to be exported to the Asian country.

These developments are a result of an extensive negotiation process led by the Undersecretary of Agriculture, Ignacia Fernández. Other key contributors included the National Director of the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa), Andrea García, the General Director of ProChile, Ignacio Fernández, and representatives from the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), the National Society of Agriculture (SNA), Fedefruta, Chilenut, and Chilealimentos.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the bilateral agenda with Indonesia has advanced significantly. The negotiation process that will allow the export of nuts and frozen fruit has concluded, marking a significant step in Chile-Indonesia relations.

Moreover, Chilean culture is also making waves in Indonesia. A Chilean content creator, @daniela.lorenzo, recently shared a video on TikTok featuring a restaurant in Indonesia serving Chilean food, including sopaipillas, humitas, and empanadas. This cultural exchange further strengthens the bond between the two countries, promoting not only trade but also cultural understanding and appreciation.


Source:
  • Frutas chilenas comenzarán a exportarse a Indonesia - La Tercera (Latercera.com)
  • Chile comenzará a exportar frutas a Indonesia - PortalPortuario (Portalportuario.cl)
  • Avanza la agenda bilateral con Indonesia: Concluye proceso de negociación que permitirá exportar nueces y fruta congelada - ODEPA | Oficina de Estudios y Políticas Agrarias (Odepa.gob.cl)
  • Avanza la agenda bilateral con Indonesia: Concluye proceso de negociación que permitirá exportar nueces y fruta congelada - ODEPA | Oficina de Estudios y Políticas Agrarias (Odepa.gob.cl)
  • Cerezas, kiwis y otras frutas chilenas llegarán a Indonesia (Portalfruticola.com)
  • ¿Empanadas chilenas en Indonesia? Turista nacional muestra la comida chilena que preparan en Asia (Cnnchile.com)

Chilean Exports Achieve Historic Record Amidst Challenges

The Indonesian Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture reports that Chilean exports achieved a historic monthly record in January 2025, exceeding US$10,000 million according to the Subsecretariat of International Economic Relations. This comes as a significant milestone amidst several challenges faced by the export sector.

However, this achievement has been overshadowed by concerns within the agricultural sector due to a cut of $4,200 million to the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) as announced by the Budget Office (Dipres). The National Society of Agriculture has expressed concern about the potential impact on the safety and quality of exports.

Further issues arose with a ship carrying 1,300 containers of cherries stranded in the Pacific Ocean, which may result in substantial losses. The Agroexport Council is currently evaluating the consequences of this incident.

On a positive note, the stranded cherries have reached China, and the containers will be inspected to verify the fruit's condition, confirmed Minister Valenzuela. The Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa) is closely monitoring the situation.

Despite these challenges, Chile's export sector has shown resilience. While exports decreased by 15% in December 2024, largely due to a drop in the industrial sector, this was offset by a 33% increase in shipments to countries in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum.

Furthermore, the service sector achieved a historic record in 2024, with exports totaling US$ 2.472 billion, a 14.8% increase from 2023. The United States, Peru, and Colombia were the top three markets for these sales, indicating the sector's adaptability amidst the pandemic and digitalization trends.

Finally, the Senate unanimously approved the Free Trade Agreement between the Pacific Alliance and Singapore, aiming to improve access conditions to Singapore and increase exports, which had decreased by 54% between 2022 and 2023.

Despite a slight 0.2% decrease in salmon exports in November 2024, the sector saw a significant 11.4% growth in December 2024, reaching MMUS$535.1. South Korea and Japan were the most influential destinations for this increase.


Source:
  • Exportaciones baten récord histórico durante enero mientras existe una alerta por recorte al SAG | radiograma-biobiotv | BioBioChile Televisión (Biobiochile.cl)
  • Cerezas chilenas varadas en altamar llegan a China: Ministro Valenzuela confirma que se inspeccionarán los contenedores para verificar el estado de la fruta - ODEPA | Oficina de Estudios y Políticas Agrarias (Odepa.gob.cl)
  • Exportaciones bajaron un 15% en diciembre | La Prensa Austral (Laprensaaustral.cl)
  • Estados Unidos, Perú y Colombia se posicionan como los principales destinos de las exportaciones de servicios chilenas | Diario Financiero (Df.cl)
  • Senado da su aprobación al TLC entre la Alianza del Pacífico y Singapur | Senado República de Chile (Senado.cl)
  • Los Lagos: Exportaciones de salmón chileno crecen un 11,4% en diciembre de 2024 (Aqua.cl)

Chilean-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Weekly News: Agricultural Threats, Cherry Exports, and Trade Agreements

The Chilean-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce brings to light the key events shaping the economic landscape of Chile. This week's focus is on agricultural threats, cherry exports, and the signing of a significant trade agreement.

Agricultural Threats: The beginning of 2025 saw a potential threat to Chile's agricultural sector. A group of Argentine tourists, attempting to enter Chile, were found carrying fresh vegetables infested with fruit fly larvae, a dangerous pest that threatens the country's crops. The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) seized and analyzed the vegetables, confirming the presence of the pest. The SAG had previously launched a nationwide campaign to eradicate the fruit fly, releasing sterile insects to reduce reproduction and imposing a fruit quarantine around detected outbreaks.

Cherry Exports: The cherry industry in O'Higgins is looking to the Chinese New Year to help reverse a decline in prices. Despite an expected increase of 50.5% in exports for the 2024-2025 season, the market has faced significant price drops in China, which receives 92.4% of the exports. The Pacific South Terminal in Valparaíso reported an increase of 66% in the total tons of cherries moved during the 2024-2025 season, compared to the previous one.

However, not all export news was positive. The Atacama Region experienced a 4.5% year-on-year decrease in exports in November 2024, according to a report from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The mining sector, which primarily exports copper and iron, was most affected by this decline.

Trade Agreement: Chile is on the verge of signing a trade agreement with Singapore, the third strongest economy in Southeast Asia. The Chilean Chamber of Deputies approved the Free Trade Agreement signed between the Pacific Alliance countries and Singapore. This agreement is expected to bring significant benefits to the Alliance and Chile, promoting trade, technology and knowledge transfer, foreign investment, export diversification, and the generation of productive chains.

The Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa) reported that the agricultural trade balance grew by 27% in 2024, reaching US$ 11.756 billion. This growth is attributed to the significant demand for Chile's product offerings in international markets, as well as the country's favorable phytosanitary conditions.


Source:
  • Picudo rojo, mosca de la fruta y gripe aviar: Plagas amenazan con llegar a Chile por los viajeros (Eldesconcierto.cl)
  • Empresas exportadoras de cerezas en O'Higgins miran al Año Nuevo chino para revertir caída de precios (Eltipografo.cl)
  • EN NOVIEMBRE DE 2024, LAS EXPORTACIONES DE LA REGIÓN DE ATACAMA DISMINUYERON 4,5% INTERANUALMENTE – Tierramarillano – Noticias de Atacama y Chile (Tierramarillano.cl)
  • Odepa: Balanza comercial silvoagropecuaria creció 27% en 2024 – Simfruit (Simfruit.cl)
  • Terminal Pacífico Sur de Valparaíso finalizó temporada de exportaciones de cerezas 2024-2025 – Simfruit (Simfruit.cl)
  • Chile ad portas de firmar acuerdo con Singapur, la tercera economía más fuerte del sudeste asiático (Eldesconcierto.cl)

Robust Export Projections and Promising Sectors: A Glimpse into Chile's Economic Scenario

The Chilean-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Culture has been closely monitoring the economic developments in Chile. Several key sectors have shown promising growth and potential, which we believe are noteworthy.

OCDE's Economic Forecast

Adolfo Rodríguez-Vargas, the chief economist for Chile at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), has expressed confidence in Chile's export strength. The OECD has adjusted its projections for the Chilean economy, estimating a 2.4% expansion of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year. However, it has also revised its forecasts for 2025 down from 2.5% in May to 2.3%. The changes for this year are due to an upward revision of the expansion of exports and a decrease in imports, while the recomposition of domestic demand would contribute slightly less to activity.

Chile's Third Industry: Aquaculture and Agriculture

The II Symposium "Sciences and Footprints of Agriculture", organized by the Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences of the Catholic University of Chile (UC) with the support of Salmones Antártica, highlighted the potential of creating a third industry in Chile combining aquaculture and agriculture. This initiative is backed by the Technological Program for the Local Production of Nutritional Inputs for Aquaculture (PTEC-INVA), a public-private and academic initiative promoted by the Corporation for the Promotion of Production (Corfo).

Geopolitics, Environmental Regulations, and Mineral Exports

Geopolitics and environmental regulations could potentially impact the exports of minerals from the region. Tanvi Sharma, Senior Research Analyst - Bulk Research, Drewry, highlighted this during the "Shipping Seminar 2024". The market behavior of various commodities relevant to our region, including iron ore and coal, is determined by a complex interplay of causes and effects.

Salmon Exports

ProChile has promising projections for the export of salmon. The Enexpro Sea Products 2024, an initiative that allowed 60 Chilean companies from Coquimbo to Punta Arenas to present themselves, was developed in Puerto Varas.

Corporate Tax Rate Reduction Proposal

The Chilean government's proposal to reduce the corporate tax rate to 25% is a bold strategy to stimulate economic growth and attract foreign direct investment (FDI). However, this measure has also sparked substantial debates about its fiscal, social, and economic impact, necessitating a balanced analysis of the benefits and risks.

Boom in Cherry Exports

There is a significant boom in the export of cherries from Chile to Asia. This surge in demand underlines the potential of Chile's agricultural exports and the opportunities it presents for foreign traders and investors.


Source:
  • Adolfo Rodríguez-Vargas, economista OCDE: “Las exportaciones van a mantenerse fuertes. El asunto es cuán sólida sea la demanda externa por los minerales que vende Chile” | Diario Financiero (Df.cl)
  • Acuicultura más agricultura: La gran oportunidad de crear una tercera industria en Chile - AQUA (Aqua.cl)
  • ¿Cómo la geopolítica y las normativas ambientales podrían afectar a las exportaciones de minerales de la región? - MundoMaritimo (Mundomaritimo.cl)
  • Las promisorias proyecciones de ProChile para las exportaciones de salmón (Salmonexpert.cl)
  • Evaluación de Propuesta de Reducción de la Tasa Impositiva Corporativa al 25% en Chile | Diario El Pulso desde O'Higgins para Chile y el mundo (Diarioelpulso.cl)
  • [VIDEO] Boom por las cerezas chilenas: conoce el significado detrás del furor en China por cargamentos (Soychile.cl)

Investment Projects and Trade Agreements Strengthen Chile and Indonesia's Commercial and Cultural Ties

This week, a series of significant events have occurred in the commercial and cultural sectors of Chile and Indonesia, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two countries.

The Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt company is mobilizing a significant investment in Indonesia for a nickel processing plant, backed by Ford Motor. This project represents a critical step in the supply of battery-grade nickel, vital for the electric vehicle market.

Chile is making progress in becoming the first country to open the South Korean market to fresh plums. The Agricultural Livestock Service (SAG) and Fruits of Chile have achieved advances for the opening of the South Korean market. This progress includes a technical public-private delegation making strides in the analysis of cold treatment in transit for Chilean fruit exports and electronic certification.

Japan is emerging as the premium market in Asia for Chilean salmon and trout exports, according to data provided by the National Customs Service's Department of Studies.

Chile and Vietnam have signed agreements on agriculture, defense, culture, and export promotion. These agreements further strengthen Chile's international relations and open new avenues for trade and cultural exchange.

In a significant event held in Beijing, China and Indonesia have signed agreements worth $10 billion, mainly focusing on key sectors such as green energy and technology. This Indonesia-China Business Forum marks a new chapter in the strategic relations between the two nations.

With the beginning of the fruit export season in Chile, the refrigerated container (reefer) market is experiencing a significant increase in rates, driven mainly by growing demand and equipment shortage. External factors, such as port congestion in Asia and strikes in the United States, are creating a domino effect that goes far beyond Chilean borders.

Due to better freight prices in Chile, shipping companies are prioritizing their resources there, reducing the availability of reefers in neighboring countries such as Peru and Ecuador. Chile is one of the main fruit exporters in the southern hemisphere, especially perishable products like cherries, blueberries, and grapes. These products require transportation under controlled refrigeration conditions to ensure their freshness in destination markets, particularly in North America and Asia.


Source:
  • Importante proyecto de inversión en Indonesia respaldado por compañías automotrices clave (Redimin.cl)
  • Chile avanza en ser el primer país en lograr apertura del mercado coreano para ciruelas frescas - PortalPortuario (Portalportuario.cl)
  • Japón se alza como el mercado premium de Asia para el salmón chileno (Salmonexpert.cl)
  • Chile y Vietnam firman acuerdos en materia agrícola, defensa, cultura y promoción de las exportaciones (Radiopaulina.cl)
  • Acuerdos Bilaterales: China e Indonesia firman tratos multimillonarios en tecnología verde (Redimin.cl)
  • Temporada Sudamericana de envíos de frutas: Escasez de contenedores refrigerados y alza de tarifas – Simfruit (Simfruit.cl)

Chilean-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Culture: Weekly News Update

The Chilean-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Culture is pleased to bring you the latest updates in the world of commerce and culture between Chile and Indonesia. We have curated the most relevant news items to provide a comprehensive overview of the week's events.

Chile's Mining Education Initiative

Francisco Lecaros, president of the Mining Foundation of Chile, emphasizes that Chile should not only export minerals but also mining knowledge. The Foundation has launched a massive campaign to educate a million people about the importance of mining in their daily lives, offering educational games, maps, and brochures.

India: A Dynamic Market for Chilean Fruit

India emerges as one of the most dynamic markets for Chilean fruit exports, with a 53% increase in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period last year. India is now the fastest-growing market among the top 15 destinations for Chilean exports, according to data from the National Customs Service.

Chilean Agricultural Export Policies

Despite the positive results of agricultural exports, other indicators such as production levels, poverty rates in rural areas, and economic and social inequalities in family farming need to be considered for a comprehensive diagnosis of the national agrarian situation. According to the Central Bank data, the exports from the agricultural, forestry, and fishing sector reached $5.601 billion in the first half of this year, a more than 10% increase from last year.

Chile: Leading Lithium Producer

Chile remains the leading lithium producer in South America and second in the world, behind Australia. In 2023, national production reached 270,947 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent, a 4.3% increase from 2022 and a 120.5% increase from 2020. Production is projected to reach 275,000 and 285,000 tons in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

Salmon Market Continues to Rise

The price of farmed Atlantic salmon from Norway has fallen by 14% since June 2006, but the amounts achieved in August still far exceed those of 2005. Similarly, Chilean salmonids are experiencing a similar situation. The high prices in Europe and Japan have diverted national exports from their traditional market, the United States.

Chile-India Summit 2024

The Chilean Foreign Minister, Alberto van Klaveren, met with the Indian Ambassador to Chile, Abhilasha Joshi, to discuss the upcoming Chile Summit India 2024. This public-private event, organized by ProChile, aims to seek new opportunities in the Asian sector and strengthen ties between the two nations in terms of trade cooperation and initiatives to facilitate the exchange of goods and services.


Source:
  • Francisco Lecaros, presidente Fundación Minera: “Chile no solo debe exportar minerales, sino que también minería” - NOSTÁLGICA CL (Nostalgica.cl)
  • India se ubica como uno de los mercados más dinámicos para las exportaciones frutícolas chilenas – Simfruit (Simfruit.cl)
  • Exportaciones y políticas agrícolas – El Clarin de Chile (Elclarin.cl)
  • Chile sigue liderando la producción de litio en Sudamérica a la vez que cae valor de las exportaciones – Diario Chañarcillo (Chanarcillo.cl)
  • Comercialización de salmónidos continua al alza - AQUA (Aqua.cl)
  • Canciller se reúne con embajadora de la India previo al Chile Summit India 2024 - Minrel (Minrel.gob.cl)

Indonesian-Chilean Chamber of Commerce: Review of the Week's Economic Developments

The Indonesian-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture presents a summary of the week's economic developments, highlighting the fluctuations in exports, growth in key markets, and the potential for increased cooperation between Indonesia and Chile.

In the Arica and Parinacota region, the total exports registered in June 2024 amounted to $23.8 million, representing a negative variation of 15.4% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to the National Institute of Statistics. The sectors with the most significant participation were Industry, representing 73.9% with an interannual contraction of 25.5%, and Mining, which reached 23.0% of the total exported, with a twelve-month growth of 27.0%.

On a brighter note, the Valparaíso region witnessed an interannual variation of 31.8% in its exports in June 2024, totaling $490.3 million. The Mining sector led the way with a 67.2% participation, followed by the Industry sector with a 25.3% participation, primarily due to declines in Oil Refinery and Derivative Products activities.

Chilean exports grew by 1.4% in the first semester of 2024, with fruits and wines standing out in key markets such as the United States, Europe, and Brazil. This growth reflects the dynamism of shipments to the main international markets, emphasizing the need to reinforce service exports, expand the product portfolio, and pay special attention to items such as lithium, grapes, and wines.

However, a decline in salmon production negatively impacted exports, with a negative variation of 22.5% compared to the same month of the previous year. Despite the increase in shipments of meat, wool, hake, king crab, and sea urchins, the regional salmon farming industry experienced a significant downturn.

In Indonesia, PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) is increasing its contribution to societal welfare through the agricultural sector. The company implemented the Tajumase (Tani Maju Makmur Sejahtera) program in two villages, including Hadakewa Vowong in Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

Finally, Indonesia, the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, is inviting Chilean companies to invest and diversify their businesses with high-quality products and services at competitive prices.


Source:
  • Arica y Parinacota: Exportaciones decrecen 15,4% en doce meses - PortalPortuario (Portalportuario.cl)
  • Exportaciones de la Región de Valparaíso presentan variación interanual de 31,8% en junio de 2024 - PortalPortuario (Portalportuario.cl)
  • Agregados comerciales de Chile trazan su camino tras un semestre con cuentas a favor » DUPLOS.CL (Duplos.cl)
  • Cómo los fertilizantes indonesios maximizan el potencial agrícola en las zonas costeras de NTT - Natura Hoy (Naturahoy.com)
  • Baja en la producción de salmones fue el principal factor que jugó en contra de las exportaciones | La Prensa Austral (Laprensaaustral.cl)
  • Indonesia invita a empresas en Chile (Elproa.cl)

Indonesia-Chile Chamber of Commerce and Culture: Weekly News Report

September has been a significant month for both Chilean and Indonesian business and commerce, with a series of noteworthy events and achievements that have taken place in both countries.

In Chile, the Agriculture and Livestock Service of Biobío (SAG Biobío) held a meeting with representatives of blueberry exporting plants, reinforcing the country's commitment to agricultural exports. Additionally, the National Customs Service's Chemical Laboratory has recently achieved accreditation in the area of lithium products, a first in Chile. This accreditation, granted by the National Institute of Standardization (INN), strengthens the supervisory capacities of non-metallic mining exports.

Chile's foreign trade marked a new milestone this month, accumulating shipments valued at US$ 41.392 billion between January and mid-September, the highest level in history. This surpasses the previous record of US$ 40.573.9 billion totalized in 2005. The significant increase in copper prices, which have averaged US$ 2.98 per pound on the London Metal Exchange so far this year, largely contributed to this achievement.

Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), a business unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in Lamongan Regency, received two new post-Panamax mobile harbor cranes ESP.8 from Konecranes Gottwald. The new equipment will assist EJMT in handling bulk, project, and container cargo once the terminal begins operations in September.

Lastly, the General Director of ProChile has invited participation in the Silvoagricultural Contest 2025. This initiative is in line with the economic trends in the Chilean agricultural market, which must adapt to the challenges posed by climate change to maintain its position on the global stage. With its unique climatic conditions and rich agricultural heritage, Chile is one of the world's leading exporters of various products.


Source:
  • SAG Biobío se reunió con representantes de plantas exportadoras de arándanos | La Tribuna (Latribuna.cl)
  • Chile: Laboratorio Químico de Aduanas alcanza acreditación en área de productos de litio - PortalPortuario (Portalportuario.cl)
  • Indonesia: East Java Multipurpose Terminal recibe nuevas grúas post-Panamax - PortalPortuario (Portalportuario.cl)
  • Director General de ProChile invita a participar en Concurso Silvoagropecuario 2025 (Prochile.gob.cl)
  • Exportaciones alcanzan el nivel más alto de la historia - AQUA (Aqua.cl)
  • Tendencias económicas en el mercado agrícola chileno (Portalmetropolitano.cl)

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