Los LagosInvestment OpportunitiesThe emerging European Hazelnut industry in the Los Lagos region presents opportunities for the development of plantations and the production of shelled and unshelled nuts for exportation. Additionally, there are opportunities in technology investments related to European Hazelnut production.
Our Industry in Numbers
- In 2006, there were 72.4 ha of European hazelnut plantations
- From January to September 2009 the region exported 74,927 kg of Hazelnuts, which amounted to US$ 150.5 million.
Source: CIREN 2006Our Advantages- Ideal soil and climatic conditions for European Hazelnut production
- Excellent phytosanitary conditions
- Availability of water for irrigation
- Land and labour costs are lower compared to the primary hazelnut producers in the world (Turkey, Italy and Spain)