Blueberry season in Peru: Export volumes are higher but prices are lower

Published 2022년 10월 17일

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Peru is experiencing a significant growth of 30% in blueberry exports in 2022, with the export season half way through its peak. As of September 25, the country has already exported 35% more containers than the same period in the previous year, a total of 8,453 containers. Despite this growth, the average price per kilogram has decreased to $5.5. Peru has also found new markets in Portugal, Israel, and Jordan, thanks to both air and sea transportation.

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Peru is on track to reach an estimated 30% growth in blueberry exports in 2022, but prices are trending downward. The 2022 blueberry export season is just over halfway through its current peak and as of week 38 (September 25), the country has exported 35% more containers than at the same time of year past. “This year, Peru has exported 8,453 containers of fresh blueberries up to week 38 (September 25). For the same date in 2021, the country had exported 6,059 containers. Prices are lower this season and reached an average of $5.5 per kilogram in August 2022," said Noé Gutiérrez, an independent analyst at the Adoc company. The peak of Peru's blueberry season runs from August to November, and it is currently just over halfway there. The country has been successful in ...

Source: Portaldelcampo