What Are the Most Common Varieties for Export for Peruvian Blueberries?

In the past, Peru grew more traditional varieties, such as Ventura and Biloxi. However, in recent years, varieties such as Mountain Blue, Sekoya, and OZblu have been planted. 

They are large blueberries (+16/+18), with good conditions upon arrival, visible bloom, and good flavor. Precisely the bloom is important for Chinese consumers because the fruit appears fresher and can last longer. Successful new varieties for the Chinese market are sweeter and have a longer shelf life. These include Eureka, Sekoya Pop, Sekoya Beauty, OZ Magica, and OZ Bonita.

In 2016 of the 3,926 hectares, 60% (2,366 ha) were from Biloxi, 12% (475 ha) were Rocio, 10% (409 ha) was Ventura; 6% (255 ha) were Emerald, and other varieties were 11% (421 ha). This panorama can be seen until 2018 when Biloxi concentrated 62% of the blueberry areas (4,747 hectares), but Ventura was already in second place with 16% of the total areas (1,246 hectares).

In 2020, there is already a slight advantage of Biloxi with 5,764 hectares (37% of the total) over Ventura with 5,073 hectares (33%), and this year Ventura has already ranked as the main variety installed with 32% of the total ( 5,354 hectares), followed by Biloxi with 30% (4,980 hectares). Rocío follows it with 7% of the total (1,228 ha), Emerald 6% (938 ha), 25% other 56 varieties (4,066 ha).