North America is leading the organic food markets

Source: Fresh Plaza

The world's organic food market is undoubtedly growing, as proven by figures and studies. Fruits and vegetables are the main organic foods which have see the largest growth in recent times.

Chile, the main supplier of fresh fruits from the southern hemisphere, is not lagging behind. According to data from ASOEX, organic Chilean fruit exports increased by more than 100%, reaching close to 6 million boxes during the 2017-2018 season. Chilean exports of organic blueberries, apples, and lemons, lead exports with 64%, 25% and 4% of the total organic fruit sent to the world, respectively. North America is the main market for conventional shipments, as well as for shipments of organic products. Therefore, it is an interesting market to get to know.

According to the latest study conducted by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL and IFOAM - Organics International, North America (USA and Canada) continue to lead the organic food markets, with a market valued at 48.7 billion dollars in 2017. The United States is the largest organic food market in the world with a value of 45.2 billion dollars.

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