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What is the history of blueberries in Peru?
Fresh Blueberry
Peru
By Jinwoo Cheon
Updated 2021년 9월 15일
The history of blueberries in Peru is recent; the fruit was introduced in 2007 and in 2012, only 300 hectares were planted. From that, 40 tonnes of blueberries were shipped in 2012, generating about USD 400,000 in revenue, with the Netherlands being the primary destination. Peru is now the world's largest exporter of blueberries, with 155,600 tonnes expected in 2020.
The history of blueberries in Peru is recent and interesting. The fruit was introduced in 2007 and in 2012, only 300 hectares were cultivated. In 2012, Sierra Exportadora established experimental blueberry orchards to promote the production of this crop throughout the country.
Exports began in 2014. La Libertad started in 2011 with shipments of blueberry samples, made by Camposol SA. In 2012, 40 tons were exported, resulting in revenues of almost USD 400,000, with the main destination being the Netherlands. Nowadays, Peru is the biggest exporter of blueberries in the world, exporting 155,600 tons in 2020.
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