Ecuador has signed a trade agreement with China that will allow Ecuadorian blueberries to enter the Chinese market with zero tariffs from May 2021. This is seen as a significant opportunity for Ecuador's blueberry industry, which currently exports mainly to the US, Europe, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. The agreement is expected to increase cultivation and job opportunities in Ecuador, although challenges remain in identifying the best blueberry varieties for export and establishing phytosanitary protocols.