Ever wondered how those shiny, juicy cherries from Chile end up in your local market in Beijing or Shanghai? 🍒✈️ Thanks to the "Cherry Express" shipping routes, these delicious fruits are traveling thousands of miles across the Pacific in record time—arriving freshness on point for Chinese consumers.
In just the first four months of this year, China imported 17.54 billion yuan (about $2.47 billion) worth of Chilean cherries—making up 16.2% of its total imports from Chile, according to the General Administration of Customs. That's a lot of cherry-craving! 😋
This fruity boom started thanks to a 2017 zero-tariff deal that opened the door wide for Chile's cherries in the Chinese market. Growers teamed up with logistics experts to launch dedicated shipping lanes, and collaborations with major e-commerce platforms have made online cherry shopping a breeze for families and foodies across the country.
As the first Latin American nation to sign a bilateral trade agreement with the Chinese mainland, Chile is not just sharing its cherries but also cementing a sweet partnership that goes beyond fruit. From farm to table, this boost in trade highlights how two countries can thrive together—one cherry at a time! 🤝🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
