Peru remains world’s top blueberry exporter

Published 2023년 4월 17일

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In 2022, Peru remained the world's leading exporter of blueberries, with a value of $1.36 billion, for the fourth year in a row. This represents a growth of 172% compared to 2020. Over 10 years of investment by companies has contributed to this success, with more than 65 varieties, primarily Ventura and Biloxi, accounting for 58% of the total. The majority of shipments are made between August and December. In January 2023, blueberry exports totaled $72,624,000, a 4% increase from the same month in 2022, and were delivered to 25 destinations, with the U.S. being the leading recipient.

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In 2022, Peru was the world’s leading exporter of blueberries with $1.36 billion in value, surpassing the U.S., Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, and Morocco, according to the Research Center for Global Economy and Business of the Association of Exporters (CIEN-ADEX).Peru remained in that position for the fourth consecutive year. In 2021, shipments reached $1.22 billion reflecting a growth of 172 percent when compared to 2020.“This good performance is the result of more than 10 years of investment by companies. We have a production that we hope will continue to grow, for which a stable legal framework is needed that really promotes provide activity,” stated the head of ADEX consulting, Lizbeth Pumasunco.Currently there are more than 65 varieties, the most important being Ventura and Biloxi, which represent around 58 percent of the total. Others are Rocio, Emerald, Sekoya Pop, Atlas Blue, and Sekoya Beauty.The largest shipments are registered between August and December. In January ...

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