Shipments of Peruvian blueberries to China double in the current season

The United States continues to be the most relevant destination, receiving more than 50% of the total exports and a growth of 25%. In total, what was sent during the year reached US$ 772 million, a growth of 30% compared to the same period last year redagricultural team Chinese consumption of Peruvian blueberries has been rising strongly in the current season: despite the economic, logistical and health problems that the fresh fruit has had in that distant destination, the country has exported US$ 86 million worth of blueberries between January and September of this year. The figure reflects a growth of 138.4% in one year, which makes it one of the most dynamic markets for the small blue fruit whose production has grown strongly in Peru in recent years. These figures do not include exports to Hong Kong, one of the main ports of entry for fruit to China, where US$48 million have been sent, a drop in value of 13%. Considering shipments to Chinese ports and Hong Kong, the total ...