World market overview (part II): China increases imports and its own production of blueberries

Published 2021년 2월 2일

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the global blueberry market, focusing on various regions such as South America, North America, China, Australia, and New Zealand. It highlights the end of the Peruvian blueberry season and the dominance of Chilean products in the market but anticipates a potential decrease in volumes due to harvest labor shortages. It also mentions logistical challenges at the Port of Los Angeles and a price drop in South Africa due to oversupply. In North America, the supply is lacking, primarily from Chile, leading to concerns about increased competition and potential rerouting to the east coast. Chile's quality issues but growing market potential in China are discussed, along with the market's pressure and advancements in cultivation. Australia reports a rise in store prices and consumption, while New Zealand notes a record consumption of blueberries last season, indicating a growing demand in these countries.

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Original content

The Peruvian blueberry season has ended and Chilean products dominate the market. However, the South American country is short of harvesting labor and traders expect volumes going to Europe to begin to decline as early as week 7. The season will then move to Mediterranean countries such as Spain and Morocco. As East-Fruit writes with reference to FreshPlaza, both countries expect to enter the market later than usual, which could potentially create a gap in the market. In North America, volumes may accumulate on the east coast, while supplies to the west coast may be reduced due to logistical problems at the Port of Los Angeles. In South Africa, the volume on the domestic market is now declining after the price collapse due to the large supply of domestic blueberries. Read more about the European market in the first part of the material. South Africa: increased sales in the local market due to problems with logistics By the end of 2020, 15 636 tons of blueberries were exported from ...

Source: Eastfruit