grapes

Exports of Chilean table grapes have risen by 6.9 per cent to 777,150 tonnes up to week 16, according to figures released by the Chilean Fresh Fruit Exporters Association (Asoex) and reported by SimFRUIT.

The US East Coast has received the majority of the sendings, according to Asoex, absorbing 297,391 tonnes by down 7.49 per cent on the same period last season.

Europe ranks as the second-largest destination for Chilean grapes, receiving 189,879 tonnes or 12.2 per cent more than the year-earlier period.

The Middle East, meanwhile, represents the third-biggest market for Chilean grapes this season with 127,179 tonnes or 51.5 per cent more than last year.

The most exported varieties this season are Thompson Seedless, Red Globe and Crimson Seedless, Asoex said.