China has long been a major importer of blueberries, but with the rapid expansion of domestic cultivation in recent years exports of Chinese-grown blueberries have also entered a strong growth phase. Currently, these blueberries are primarily exported to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia, Japan and other regions. Supported by favorable conditions from initiatives such as the China–Laos Railway and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the outlook for Chinese blueberries in Southeast Asia appears very promising.
According to data from China Customs, China’s blueberry export volume was 113 metric tons in 2020, 123 metric tons in 2021 and 178 metric tons in 2022, with over 90% of these exports going to Russia. In 2023, however, this surged to 1,012 metric tons, generating $8.89 million in revenue. Meanwhile, the export network expanded to nine different countries and regions, including Hong Kong and several Southeast Asian markets. Among these, Hong Kong