Ms. Flavia SchiappacasseMs. Flavia Schiappacasse

Universidad de TalcaUniversidad de Talca

Dr. Eduardo OlateDr. Eduardo Olate

P. Universidad Católica de P. Universidad Católica de ChileChile

Chile: Country ReportChile: Country ReportIPA 2008IPA 2008

ChileChile One of the 25 World Biodiversity Hotspots

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“Ecological Island”

COPIHUELapageria rosea

Chile: Country Report IPA Chile: Country Report IPA 20082008

SantiagoSantiago Spanish Spanish Population 16,000,000Population 16,000,000 4,200 km long4,200 km long Latitude 19° – 56°Latitude 19° – 56°

Highest peaks ~ 6,500 m (21,000 feet)

Andes Mountains to the East

The Atacama Desertto the north

Pacific Oceanto the west and south

Mediterranean areaMediterranean area Alluvial soilsAlluvial soils ValleysValleys Most of the agricultureMost of the agriculture

Santiago… in a winter clear day

Torres del Paine National ParkPatagonia, Chile

Torres del Paine National ParkPatagonia, Chile

Mediterranean areaMediterranean area Coastal Range:Coastal Range:

Acidic soilsAcidic soilsLow P levels Low P levels Good drainageGood drainageBingo…Proteas!Bingo…Proteas!

LeucospermumLeucospermum‘‘Succession’ I and IISuccession’ I and II

Banksia burdettiiBanksia burdettii

Protea Production in ChileProtea Production in Chile

First introduced in 1994.First introduced in 1994. Production and local demand just Production and local demand just

started in 1999.started in 1999. 85 ha total (increase of 15 ha since 85 ha total (increase of 15 ha since

2006).2006). 80% of that Leucadendron ‘Safari 80% of that Leucadendron ‘Safari

Sunset’.Sunset’.

Cut flower and cut foliage Cut flower and cut foliage market in Chilemarket in Chile

Total dosmetic mkt ~ USD Total dosmetic mkt ~ USD $50,000,000.-$50,000,000.-

Exports USD $3,000,000 aprox (Lcd. Exports USD $3,000,000 aprox (Lcd. ‘Safari Sunset’, Paeonia, Lilium, ‘Safari Sunset’, Paeonia, Lilium, mixed foliage).mixed foliage).

Leucadendron Leucadendron ‘Safari ‘Safari Sunset’Sunset’

Leucadendron Leucadendron ‘Goldstrike’‘Goldstrike’

Protea Protea ‘Pink Ice’‘Pink Ice’

Leucadendron Leucadendron ‘Chamaleon’‘Chamaleon’

Total number of growers: 8 2: ~35 ha each 2: 5 ha each 4: < 1 ha each

Total number of growers: 8 2: ~35 ha each 2: 5 ha each 4: < 1 ha each

Main market is wholesale domestic Santiago, with increasing interest in proteas (solid or bouquets for supermarkets).

Main market is wholesale domestic Santiago, with increasing interest in proteas (solid or bouquets for supermarkets).

Exports to USA, Europe and Japan mainly Lcd. ‘Safari Sunset’ and some ‘Goldstrike’ by sea shipping.

Exports to USA, Europe and Japan mainly Lcd. ‘Safari Sunset’ and some ‘Goldstrike’ by sea shipping.

Leucospermum Leucospermum ‘High Gold’‘High Gold’

Main strengths of Chile: Off-season production in comparison to the Northern hemisphere. Appropriate soil and climate for proteaceae species. A very reliable and stable political and economical situation.

Main strengths of Chile: Off-season production in comparison to the Northern hemisphere. Appropriate soil and climate for proteaceae species. A very reliable and stable political and economical situation.

An efficient export system, including an in situ phytosanitary inspection valid for the US (USDA), Europe and Japan.

An efficient export system, including an in situ phytosanitary inspection valid for the US (USDA), Europe and Japan.

Leucadendron Leucadendron ‘Jubilee Crown’‘Jubilee Crown’

Opportunities: Exports:

Niche mkts: specialty products, destinations and time of the year.

Domestic: Landscape products And mass mkt products (pot plants).

Opportunities: Exports:

Niche mkts: specialty products, destinations and time of the year.

Domestic: Landscape products And mass mkt products (pot plants).

Debilities: Soil drainage Lack of enough irrigation water Occasional frosts And sanitary problems such as wood-associated fungus

Debilities: Soil drainage Lack of enough irrigation water Occasional frosts And sanitary problems such as wood-associated fungus

Leucadendron Leucadendron ‘Inca Gold’‘Inca Gold’

Threats: Higher costs of transport Low value of USD

Increase of domestic mktand a decrease on exports

Small size of domestic mkt Imports from Ecuador Other investment opportunities with more information available (less risk associated)

Threats: Higher costs of transport Low value of USD

Increase of domestic mktand a decrease on exports

Small size of domestic mkt Imports from Ecuador Other investment opportunities with more information available (less risk associated)

Leucadendron Leucadendron ‘Inca Gold’‘Inca Gold’

In summary: Chilean proteaceae production is facing a crucial period that can lead to different scenarios in the short and mid term period.

In summary: Chilean proteaceae production is facing a crucial period that can lead to different scenarios in the short and mid term period.

Ms. Flavia SchiappacasseUniversidad de Talca

Gracias IPA y…

Dr. Eduardo OlateP. Universidad Católica de Chile

Hasta la vista!