Blueberry Market in Netherlands Under Pressure Due to High Volumes From Peru

Berry importers report that the Dutch blueberry market was under pressure in W42 as the sales prices for a box of 12x125gm did not exceed USD 9.00 per box, with some volumes even selling for USD 8.00 per box in the same format. It should be noted that these blueberries are of Peruvian origin, mainly Duke - Biloxi. The Dutch market has received an estimated 30% higher volume of blueberries compared to the same time last season. The high volumes of Peruvian blueberries are also affecting other origins, such as Argentina, but these countries have tried to defend their comparatively higher prices due to its higher cost, with the average sales price for Argentinian origin blueberries being between USD USD 9.50-9.75 per box in W42. Importers expect the Dutch market to remain at this level for at least 4 more weeks. Once the volumes from Peru decrease, the market should move upwards to USD 10.00 per box towards the end of November.