Peruvian exports of fresh blueberries totaled US$ 545,940,000 between January and August, reflecting a rise of 41.5%

(Agraria.pe) Between January and August 2024, Peruvian exports of fresh blueberries totaled US$ 545,940,000 (for 72,000 tons), showing a growth of 41.5% in value compared to the US$ 385,750,000 reported in the same months of the previous year, reported the Association of Exporters (Adex). He explained that in the first eight months of this year, fresh blueberries from Peru reached 48 markets, with the United States being the main destination, accounting for 59.77% of the total, with purchases of US$ 326,319,000, showing an increase of 74.16% compared to the US$ 187,365,000 reached in the same period of 2023. The Netherlands followed with US$ 84,914,000, Hong Kong with US$ 37,886,000, China with US$ 29,401,000, and the United Kingdom with US$ 28,972,000. Other markets were Brazil, Thailand, Taiwan, Spain, and Colombia. The most important exporting companies were Camposol, Hortifruit Peru, Agrovision Peru, Exportadora Frutícola del Sur, Blueberries Peru, Agrícola Cerro Prieto, Aqu ...