- A delegation of 20 businesses will represent the sector at the
most important Middle Eastern food fair. Furthermore, six
businesses with Halal certification will display some of their
products.
- The sectorial Brand Walnuts from Chile will be promoting and making tasting of
this product.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,
Jan. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Chile enjoys important credentials
at a worldwide level in the sector of dried and dehydrated fruit
and nuts. For example, it is the primary exporter of dehydrated
apples, the secondary global exporter of unshelled walnuts, the
second largest exporter of hazelnuts, and third in international
sales of raisins. Also, Chile is
the sixth biggest producer of unshelled walnuts and the second
biggest producer of dehydrated plums.
It is these rankings that have enabled Chile to proudly present their products at the
most important Middle Eastern food fair, Gulfood 2015. This year,
Chile will be present with a
delegation of 20 exporting businesses from the dried and dehydrated
fruit and nut sector, at stand G3-29 in the Dubai World Trade
Centre, between the 8th and 12th of February,
2015.
Chile, a country located in
South America, has geographical
conditions that allow it to produce high quality dried and
dehydrated fruits and nuts; for example, a great climate, with
generally dry autumns that are appropriate for harvest, and flat
terrain that allows for mechanizing part of the production process
and facilitates the use of controlled irrigation mechanisms in the
fields. At the same time, the sector faces comparatively minor
phytosanitary problems due to the geographical features of the
country. The Chilean dried fruit and nuts, furthermore, have
superior organoleptic properties that allow the products to reach
the high quality niche markets.
In general terms, in 2013, the Chilean food exportations to the
UAE reached US$ 87 million, growing
63% in comparison to the previous year. Between January and October
of 2014, these exportations reached US$ 61
million. Among the principal food products exported by
Chile to the UAE stand out;
unshelled walnuts, fresh fruit such as apples, grapes, pears,
berries and kiwis, salmon, and trout.
During 2013, Chile exported to
the world, US$723.7 million in dried
and dehydrated fruit and nuts, of which US$
11.5 million was sent to the UAE. Between January and
October of 2014, these shipments reached US&16.4 million,
growing 54% in respect to the same period in 2013, and representing
only 2.3% of all global exports from Chile.
"The Chilean products meet high international standards. The
commercial figures between Chile
and UAE tell us that there is interest in our products, but there
is still room for us to grow. This relates to our reason in
participating again in this fair; so that more consumers learn
about our country and its excellent products", says Lorena Gallo, Chilean commercial assistant in
Dubai.
Furthermore, in the Chilean pavilion, the sectorial brand
Walnuts from Chile will have a
booth to promote this product in this important international fair.
In that space, the attendees will learn more about the Chilean
walnuts, and about the sectorial work between the government and
the producer for to promote the walnuts in the international
markets and tasting the Chilean walnuts.
World's offer grows at 6% annual rate. The main producers are
China and the US. China consumes 100% of its production and also
it imports; and the US consumes around 50% of its own production.
Chile occupies the sixth position
in terms of production with 42.500 tons. However, it is gaining
importance as an exporter, occupying the 2nd place for pealed nuts
export.
It is expected for Chilean nuts to duplicate over the next five
years and for exports to reach US$ 500
million.
Good weather, dry fall that ease harvest, plain terrain that
allows mechanizing production, good soil and the chance to produce
out of station are some of the advantages that have led our country
to become one of the major nut producers worldwide. In fact,
Chile is the main producer in the
southern hemisphere and second worldwide for.
Likewise, the sector faces less phyto-sanitary problems due to
the geographical features of the country. Chilean dry fruits also
have superior organoleptic characteristics that allow reaching high
level markets.
Nowadays, dry fruits are ranked as healthy products and
therefore its consumption has increased. The potential market is
huge.
HALAL PRODUCTS
In this occasion, six Chilean businesses will present their
Halal products, among which one can find; energy drinks, fruit
juice, bottled rain water, extra virgin olive oil, functional foods
from Chilean berries such as maqui and murta, Omega 3 for human or
animal consumption, chocolates and other gourmet foods, as well as
Merkén (smoked Chilean aji) and other condiments – all processed
and produced under Halal certification.
Chile has extensive experience
with the Halal market, with certified businesses existing from the
70's. This certification arose to help exporting businesses enter
countries with Muslim populations, keeping in mind the commercial
openings of the countries. Today, Chile has 24 trade agreements with 62 markets
(or commercial partners), that represent 63.3% of the global
population and 85.3% of the global GDP.
Today almost 50 certified businesses exist in the country, the
majority of which pertain to the agro industrial, sea products and
aquaculture sectors. The participation of businesses from the
livestock sector, with meat and lactose products, can also be
noted. There also exists the potential to incorporate businesses
from sectors such as cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical,
and include services such as tourism.
"Practically all of the national Halal certified businesses are
exporting, or are looking towards exporting shortly to markets with
Muslim populations. Some of these businesses have exported to
countries with majority Muslim population in the North of
Africa (Morocco, Egypt), Middle
East (United Arab Emirates,
Saudi Arabia, and Jordan), Southeast
Asia (Indonesia and
Malaysia) as well as for the
consumption of minority populations in Europe and the
United States. It is estimated that in 2013, they exported
close to US$ 11 million", explains
Lorena Galla, Chilean commercial
assistant in Dubai.
In the fair Gulfood 2015, the Chilean businesses will try to
make known their products through tastings and business meetings.
Review here the catalogue of Chilean business that will be present
at the fair,
http://www.prochile.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Catalogo-gulfood1.pdf