Hong Kong registers surge in Chilean cherry exports
The Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) has registered growth of 54% in the 2020/21 Chilean cherry season, catering to swelling demand for the fruit in the mainland China market.
Around 70% of cherries in the world are consumed in mainland China, among which 90% are from Chile and many of these are exported from the ports of Valparaiso and San Antonio via Hong Kong.
A spokesperson from the HKSPA said: “China itself is a big grower and exporter of fruits. However, with the increasing purchasing power of mainland Chinese, the demand for imported fruits has seen a tremendous growth.
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