Chilean grape exports are forecast to increase to primary markets this season led by the U.S.
Increases are forecast across all major markets. The United States is expected to continue accounting for about 50% of shipments, with 34.0 million boxes (+15%). Europe is forecast to reach 15.1 million (+16%), while Asia is expected to total about 6.0 million (+16%). Other destinations are forecast to receive about 12.9 million boxes (+20%), representing about 19% of the total.
Frutas de Chile’s Table Grape Committee has issued its first forecast for the 2026–27 season, projecting shipments of 67.9 million 8.2-kilo boxes, up 16.5% from the 58.3 million boxes exported in 2025–26.
Licensed varieties are expected to reach 49.1 million boxes, up 13.8% from the previous season, accounting for 72.2% of the total. Red Globe is expected to rebound to 11.7 million boxes (+30.6%), while other traditional varieties are projected to total around 7.2 million (+15%).
White grape exports are expected to reach 27.8 million boxes, up 17.7%, with licensed varieties accounting for 95.4% of the total. Sweet Globe (around 8.0 million boxes), Autumn Crisp (7.7 million) and Timpson (3.2 million) are expected to drive nearly 87% of the group’s growth.
Red varieties, excluding Red Globe, are expected to reach 24.0 million boxes (+12.7%), while black varieties are projected to remain stable at around 4.5 million. By region, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, and O’Higgins are expected to contribute approximately 96% of the projected growth.