Peru: Blueberry exports fell in the second quarter of 2024

Peruvian blueberry exports in the second quarter of 2024 recorded negative figures, with shipments of 5,329 tons valued at $29.7 million. Compared to the same period of the previous year, these figures represented a 42% reduction in volume and 25% in value, despite a 30% increase in price, reaching $5.58 per kilogram. According to FreshFruit, most of the exported blueberries were shipped in their fresh form, representing 84% of total shipments. This translated into 3,144 tons and generated revenues of $24.9 million. Frozen blueberries also had a significant presence, with a 14.7% share, equivalent to 1,956 tons worth $4.4 million. The United States was the main market for blueberry exports, representing 37.6% of the share. This was 1,718 tons worth $11.2 million ($6.50 per kilogram). China (8.5%) followed with 344 tons worth $2.5 million ($7.33 per kilogram); Brazil (7.6%) with 296 tons worth $2.3 million ($7.65 per kilogram); Chile (6.9%) with 590 tons worth $2.1 million ($3.49 ...