Peru's New Crop Season Sees Record Blueberry Production, Exports to China Expected to Surge

Published 2025년 6월 13일

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According to FASLima's forecast, the Peruvian blueberry industry will experience another bumper year in the 2025/26 crop season, with production and export volumes expected to reach new heights. In terms of production, Peru's blueberry output is projected to hit a record 35.5 thousand tons, representing a 4% year-on-year increase. Over the past decade, Peru's blueberry cultivation has undergone explosive growth. In 2012, Peru's blueberry planted area was just 80 hectares, and has now surged to 20,500 hectares, with an average annual growth rate of 65%.

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Large-scale area expansion has laid a solid foundation for yield growth. In Peru, blueberry cultivation costs per hectare range from $30,000 to $150,000, with recent project average costs around $65,000 to $80,000. Despite high initial investment, investors often recover their investment within just two years due to the industry's efficient operations. High returns have attracted significant investment in modern irrigation systems, advanced greenhouse technologies, and precise fertilization management, greatly improving blueberry production efficiency and quality. By 2026/27, Peru's blueberry harvested area is expected to reach 22,500 hectares, with production potentially rising to 365,000 tons. From a regional distribution perspective, Peruvian blueberry production is highly concentrated in the northern coastal regions, including provinces like La Libertad, Lambayeque, Ancash, and Piura. These areas have become golden zones for blueberry cultivation, thanks to modern irrigation ...

Source: Foodmate