Ecuador and Colombia are the new frontier for blueberries all year round

Published 2024년 12월 14일

Tridge summary

Colombia is emerging as a significant player in the global blueberry industry due to its proximity to the United States, domestic demand, and ability to produce blueberries year-round. The country's blueberry export industry has not yet seen significant growth due to the inability to meet domestic demand and the slow pace of new plantings. However, domestic sales volumes are growing strongly, with around 95% of the national blueberry volume consumed locally. Colombia's export prospects depend on the implementation of a systems approach for the United States market, and the country has also gained access to the Canadian market. The availability of plant material, especially proprietary varieties, hinders the ability to fill the domestic supply gap.

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Original content

This article is part of a series of content from the 2024 IBO Report that Italian Berry publishes in partnership with the International Blueberry Organization. Colombia Colombia may not yet be a significant player in the global blueberry industry, but its proximity to the United States, growing domestic demand, and ability to produce blueberries virtually year-round have made it an emerging industry of interest for several years. This is especially relevant given Colombia’s recent success in exporting other fruit crops such as avocados, limes, and physalis/goldenberries. Additionally, the highly competitive cut flower industry’s operational and logistics models provide both a reference and experienced horticultural players. Colombia’s blueberry export industry has not yet seen significant growth, primarily due to the inability of supply to meet growing domestic demand, as well as the slow pace of new plantings. To understand how strong the domestic market is, in 2023, imports ...

Source: Italianberry