Chile exports melons to Brazil and strengthens trade relations with the import of avocados

The Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has announced a breakthrough in trade negotiations with Brazil, successfully opening the market for Chilean melons (Cucumis melo) to the Brazilian public. This milestone, achieved after years of negotiations that began in 2019, is marked by the publication of Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1,160, which sets the phytosanitary standards for Chilean melon exports to Brazil. In addition to melons, Chile and Brazil are also working towards the export of Hass avocados from Brazil to Chile, aiming to bolster bi-directional trade and offer consumers a wider range of fresh produce. This development is anticipated to benefit producers in both countries and underscores the commitment of both nations to enhancing agricultural trade relations.

The Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) announces the upcoming opening of the market for melons (Cucumis melo) to Brazil, following the publication of Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1,160, which establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the export of this fruit. This achievement is the result of negotiations that began in 2019, complying with regulations of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, which culminated at the end of April 2024, when the SAG received the results of the Pest Risk Analysis (ARP) where the phytosanitary requirements were established, including inspection and analysis of samples. At the same time, the health agencies of both countries have made progress in the negotiations for the shipment of Hass avocados from Brazil to Chile, opening new business opportunities and strengthening trade ties. The Minister of Agriculture of Chile, Esteban Valenzuela, together with the National Director of the SAG, José Guajardo Reyes, highlighted the importance of ...