Peru: Better blueberry prices fail to offset the lower exported volume

Published Aug 5, 2024

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In the second quarter of 2024, Peruvian blueberry exports experienced a decline, with a 42% decrease in volume and a 25% decrease in value compared to the previous year. Despite a 30% increase in price, the volume of shipments and revenue fell significantly. The majority of the exports, 84%, were fresh blueberries, while 14.7% were frozen. The United States was the primary market for these exports. Exportadora Frutícola del Sur S.A., Camposol S.A., and Aqu Anqa II S.A.C. were the leading exporters of Peruvian blueberries during this period.

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Blueberry shipments in the second quarter of 2024 recorded negative figures, with shipments of 5,329 tons valued at US$ 29.7 million. Compared to the same period last year, these figures represented a 42% reduction in volume and 25% in value, despite a 30% growth in price. Blueberries in this period were priced at US$5.58 per kilogram, highlights the Peruvian commercial intelligence company FreshFruit. Most of the blueberries exported were shipped in fresh form, representing 84% of total shipments. This translated into 3,144 tons and generated revenues of US$ 24.9 million. Frozen blueberries also had an important presence, with a 14.7% share, equivalent to 1,956 tons worth US$ 4.4 million. The United States was the main market for blueberry exports, representing 37.6% of the share. This was 1,718 tons worth US$11.2 million (US$6.50 per kilogram). Behind was China (8.5%), with 344 tons worth US$ 2.5 million (US$ 7.33 per kilogram); Brazil (7.6%), with 296 tons for US$ 2.3 million ...

Source: Portaldelcampo