Chinese blueberries expand market share in Southeast Asia

China has long been a major importer of blueberries, but with the rapid expansion of domestic cultivation in recent years, exports of these domestically grown fruits have also entered a phase of strong growth. Currently, these blueberries are mainly exported to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia, Japan and other regions. Supported by favorable conditions from initiatives such as the China-Laos Railway and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the outlook for Chinese blueberries in Southeast Asia looks very promising, Produce Report said. According to data from China Customs, China's blueberry export volume was 113 tons in 2020, 123 tons in 2021 and 178 tons in 2022, with more than 90% of these exports going to Russia. However, in 2023, this figure increased to 1,012 tons, generating US$8.89 million in revenue. Meanwhile, the export network extended to nine different countries and regions, including Hong Kong and several Southeast Asian markets. ...