Peru: Volume of exported blueberries accumulates growth of 36.4% until October 2022

Published Dec 14, 2022

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From January to October 2022, Peru's blueberry exports saw a significant increase of 36.4% compared to the same period in 2021, reaching a total of 210,000 metric tons and valued at $1,112 million. The United States and the Netherlands were the primary markets, accounting for 52.2% and 22.3% of the export value, respectively. The regions of La Libertad and Lambayeque were the leading exporters, contributing 79.5% of the total, and have experienced substantial growth since 2021. This places blueberries as a crucial product in Peru's agricultural exports, which have grown from 0.7% of the total in 2014 to 15.2% in 2021.

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The exported volume of blueberries totaled 210,000 metric tons (MT) in the period January-October 2022, which meant a growth of 36.4% in relation to what happened in the same time frame of 2021, which allowed us to exceed the total amount mobilized in 2021 (207,000 MT), as reported by the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP). "Thus, the value of exports totaled 1,112 million dollars in January-October, which implies an annual growth of 20.2%," the entity reported. The main destinations were the United States and the Netherlands, which represented 52.2% and 22.3% of the total value exported so far this year, respectively. In terms of regions, La Libertad and Lambayeque ranked as the main blueberry exporters, representing a joint participation of 79.5%. Both regions have experienced significant growth in export volumes of 40.3% and 45.5%, correspondingly, in relation to January-October 2021. The issuing ...

Source: Portaldelcampo