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Chilean Cherries Enter China Market at Premium Prices

Air-freighted Chilean cherries have arrived in Chinese fruit markets, where sales remain slow despite a 10%-15% price decline since initial arrivals.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Organic Food

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Air-freighted Chilean cherries have reached Chinese markets at ¥500 to ¥800 per box, with sales slowing as Peruvian blueberries and Chilean avocados flood in at lower prices. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Air-freighted Chilean cherries entered Chinese fruit markets late last week, with additional shipments arriving this week. Varieties Black Rock and Santina are packed in 2.5kg or 2kg boxes and sell for ¥500 to ¥800 per box.

Why it matters

Some traders attribute slow cherry sales to high prices relative to current market demand. Simultaneously, rising Peruvian blueberry and Chilean avocado supplies are softening prices for those fruits.

Santina 2.5kg boxes (2J) trade at approximately ¥700 (US$105.14) per box, while Black Rock 2kg boxes (2J) sell for just over ¥500 (US$75.10). Cherry prices have fallen 10%-15% since initial arrivals, though sales remain relatively slow.

The details

Chilean cherries were transported by air freight and are packed in 2.5kg or 2kg boxes in varieties Black Rock and Santina. Peruvian blueberries have arrived in significantly greater volumes, with prices of ¥80-¥90 (US$12.02-US$13.52) per box for 14mm+ and 16mm+ sizes, while Yunnan blueberries of 18mm+ sell for ¥110-¥115 (US$16.52-US$17.27).

Timeline

  1. Late last week: Air-freighted Chilean cherries entered the market.

  2. This week: Additional Chilean cherry shipments arrived.

Market Context

Imported fruit supplies are arriving in China from multiple origins at the same time. The extraction does not provide a named precedent or documented trend against which to measure this shift.

Shoppers buying cherries in China can expect prices near ¥500-¥800 per box for now, with prices having fallen 10%-15% since initial arrivals. Buyers seeking blueberries or avocados will find lower prices as those supplies increase.

The takeaway

Consumers comparing imported fruit can watch for further price declines as Chilean cherry shipments continue to arrive. Blueberry and avocado supplies from Peru and Chile are currently more affordable options.

Further reading

Explore more on Organic Food for context on the imported fruit trade.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Freshplaza.