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Peruvian blueberry exports are projected to grow by 30% this season, reaching 287,000 tons, with the United States being the primary market. Despite a slowdown in the expansion of cultivation area, the variety of blueberries in Peru has increased dramatically, leading to lower prices but also wider price ranges. However, challenges such as delays in exporting over 2,000 tons of blueberries have resulted in product loss and lower prices.
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Peruvian blueberry exports are expected to increase by 30% this season to 287,000 tons. The United States is the main destination. "So far, 53% have been sent to the United States, 31% to Europe, 13% to China and 2% to other destinations. The blueberries have been shipped to 33 countries this season," says Luis Miguel Vegas, director of Proarándanos. Vegas says that the increase in acreage has slowed down somewhat in the meantime. While it previously grew by an average of 3,000 hectares per year, the area only increased by 1,600 hectares last year. Variety renewal is still going on steadily. "There are more and more varieties in Peru. The increase in the available quantity does exert downward pressure on prices, but a larger variety palette also means greater price differences. In 2016 we had 13 varieties in Peru, at the end of last year there were more than 60 varieties registered," he notes. The blueberries are also planted in new regions, such as Moquegua, and in existing ...
Source: AGF
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