Peruvian blueberry harvest reaches record 280,000 tons

Published Jan 9, 2023

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Peru's blueberry production is projected to hit a record 280,000 tons in the 2022 marketing season, with exports expected to reach 270,000 tons, a 23% growth from the previous year. The industry has expanded significantly over the past decade, covering 17,500 hectares and building a reputation as a high-quality and consistent supplier. The United States is the primary market for Peruvian blueberry exports, which increased by 42% in 2021 compared to the previous year.

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With ideal conditions for high productivity and a harvest that can take place almost all year round, blueberry production in Peru continues to rise. FAS Lima forecasts that the Peruvian blueberry harvest will reach a record 280,000 tons in the 2022 (March-April) marketing season, while exports are expected to reach 270,000 tons. Over the past decade, Peru has built up a blueberry industry from 80 hectares in 2012 to approximately 17,500 hectares currently in production. TradeFAS Lima predicts that Peruvian blueberry exports will grow by 23% in 2022 to 270,000 tons. In 10 years, the Peruvian blueberry industry has built a reputation as an innovative, consistent, and quality supplier to global markets. In 2021, exports of Peruvian blueberries mainly went to the United States (55%), the Netherlands (24%), Hong Kong (8%), the United Kingdom (5%) and China (5%). Total exports in ...

Source: AGF