From January to August 2024, blueberry shipments saw a 41.5% increase compared to the previous year, totaling $545.94 million. The United States was the leading destination with a 60% share, followed by the Netherlands, Hong Kong, China, and the United Kingdom. Over 72,000 tons of blueberries were shipped to 48 destinations. The 16th edition of Expoalimentaria, organized by the Association of Exporters (Adex), met business expectations of generating $695 million for the next 12 months, marking a 28% increase from the previous year. The event saw 2,932 business meetings and was attended by 629 companies.