China's growing blueberry industry is looking to improve its varieties and gain a larger international market

(Agraria.pe) China has long been a major importer of blueberries, but with the rapid expansion of domestic cultivation in recent years, Chinese-origin blueberry exports are also entering a period of solid growth, says Habib Lahkak, a global berry sector consultant. Currently, these Chinese-origin blueberries are being exported to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, Russia, Japan and other regions, he says, benefiting from the conditions established by initiatives such as the China-Laos railway line and the Regional Economic Partnership, so the presence of the product in Southeast Asia looks very promising. “According to China customs, Chinese blueberry exports in volume were 113 metric tons in 2023, 123 tons in 2021 and 178 tons in 2022, with more than 90% of these shipments destined for Russia. However, by 2023, it reached 1,102 metric tons, generating $8.89 million in profits. Meanwhile, the export network expanded to nine different countries and regions, including Hong Kong ...