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Peru has seen a significant growth in blueberry exports, with a 16-fold increase in just under a decade, reaching 219,982 metric tons in the 2021-22 season. The country exported to 31 countries, with the United States, Europe, China, and the United Kingdom being the main recipients. Peru's blueberry production made up approximately 55% of South America's total blueberry production in the 2021/2022 campaign. The primary regions for exports were La Libertad and Lambayeque. The industry's expansion has led to job creation, despite challenges such as competition for workforce and the need for transportation in remote areas. The IBO's 2022 State of the Global Berry Industry Report provides an in-depth analysis of the Peruvian blueberry industry, including its international market penetration, production factors, and the history of export growth.
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According to the IBO 2022 State of the Industry Report, the country has experienced a 16-fold growth in blueberry exports in less than a decade, rising from 12,951 metric tons (MT) exported at the end of the 2015-16 campaign. , to an estimated 219,982 MT exported in the recent 2021-22 season. Peru sent blueberries to 31 countries around the world in the recent campaign, the main destinations being the United States, Europe, China and the United Kingdom. The total production of blueberries constituted about 55% of the total production of blueberries in South America in the 2021/2022 campaign. The most significant region in exports of this crop was La Libertad with a representation of 54.11%, followed by Lambayeque with a representation of 21.16% and Lima with 7.98% of the total. According to the report, an optimal temperate climate (desert-arid-subtropical) that exists in almost the entire coastal region is essential to ensure superior quality and is crucial for early blueberry ...
Source: AgroNegociosPerú
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