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In 2020, Chile regained its position as the top market for U.S. consumer-oriented products in South America, followed by Colombia and Peru.

Post estimates a decline in production and export of table grapes, apples, and pears due to moderate temperatures and unexpected rainfall during the summer, which ultimately decreased yields.

Chile has consolidated its reputation as one of the main players in the global food industry. According to Chilealimentos A.G. (Chile’s Food Processors Association) food sales in Chile reached $44.4 billion in 2020, which represents a 7.8 percent decrease of sales compared to 2019, and Chilean domestic food sales reached $27 billion in 2020.

For marketing year (MY) 2021/22, Post forecasts 230,000 hectares (ha) of wheat planted area totaling 1.4 million metric tons (MMT) of wheat production, which represents a 2.56 percent increase over MY2020/21 due to high price expectations.

This report provides information to U.S. exporters of agricultural and related products on how to do business in Chile.

There is no commercial production of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops in Chile, with the exception of seeds for re-export.

This report summarizes general economic and business conditions in Hungary as they pertain to U.S. exports of food and agricultural products.

Hungary is a member of the European Union (EU) and follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products.

Hungary, as a member of the European Union (EU), applies EU regulations to the imports of agricultural products.

While there are many avocado varieties planted in Chile, mainly destined for the domestic market, Hass avocado planted area reached nearly 90 percent of the total 30,143 hectares (ha).

This report summarizes general economic and business conditions in Hungary as they pertain to U.S. exports of food and agricultural products.

Hungary is one of the strongest opponents of agricultural biotechnology in the European Union. Maintaining the country’s GE-free status is a Government priority.