Chile: Reduction in the volume of fresh blueberries exported is less than projected

The Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies published the figures that describe the export of Chilean blueberries between January and October of this year. There are 90,645 tons of fresh blueberries that have been exported from the country, for a value of USD FOB 360 million. Compared to the same period during 2021, the volume decreased by 6% while the value of exported fresh blueberries fell by 26.72%. It should be noted that during September and October Peru reaches its maximum production levels. Therefore, the October prices partly reflect the large supply that exists in the market given the arrival of the Peruvian blueberries harvested during September to the main markets. Regarding the volume produced, its reduction still does not reach what was projected by the Chilean Blueberry Committee, who forecast a drop of 8% in the export of fresh blueberries. The above figures place the blueberry as the fourth most exported fresh fruit in Chile. The first place is held by cherry. ...