Blueberries: Global exports expected to continue growing

Rabobank anticipates long-term growth in global blueberry exports despite an inflationary environment. In its latest report, Rabobank forecasts a continued increase in global blueberry exports, while noting robust consumption despite inflationary pressures. According to the report titled “RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness Blueberry Update 2023″, the future of the blueberry industry looks bright, with sustained growth in the sector driven by improved operational efficiencies and increasing range of products. North America, particularly the United States, is expected to remain the main destination market for fresh and frozen blueberries, with Peru, Mexico and Chile as the main exporters of fresh blueberries. David Magaña, senior fresh produce analyst at Rabobank, said: “Although supply-side challenges, such as logistics and input costs, are decreasing, tight margins will continue to push the sector to improve efficiency and its productivity, in particular by developing new ...