Chile will export melons to Brazil and is waiting to import Hass avocados

The Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) announced the im impending entry of the Brazilian market for Chilean melons, following the publication of Brazilian ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1,160, which sets the phytosanitary conditions for export. This development, which comes after negotiations initiated in 2019, is anticipated to be advantageous for Chilean melon producers, who can now tap into Brazil's large consumer market. Additionally, negotiations for the export of Hass avocados from Brazil to Chile are also in progress, aiming to satisfy the surging demand for the fruit in Chile.

The Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) announced the upcoming opening of the Brazilian market for melons (Cucumis melo), following the publication of Ordinance SDA/MAPA No. 1,160, which establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the export of the fruit. This milestone is the result of negotiations initiated in 2019, complying with the regulations of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, which culminated at the end of 2024, when the SAG received the results of the Pest Risk Analysis, where the phytosanitary requirements were established, including inspection and analysis of samples. In parallel, the health agencies of both countries have made progress in negotiations for the shipment of Hass avocados from Brazil to Chile, opening new opportunities and strengthening commercial ties. “The opening of the Brazilian market for our melons represents a great advance and a significant opportunity for our producers. This is the result of joint work and sustained technical ...