Peru: The blueberry campaign closed positively thanks to the increase in prices

Published 2024년 6월 18일

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The 2023-2024 Peruvian fresh blueberry campaign faced significant challenges due to the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in a 23% drop in export volume. However, a global blueberry shortage led to a 29% increase in value, with prices rising to US$8.57 per kilogram. Emerging markets like Israel, Jordan, and the Arab Emirates showed potential, while North America and Europe remained primary destinations. South African shipments filled much of the gap in the European market. Despite logistical issues in the Panama Canal, Peruvian shipments saw a 15% increase in value, totaling US$493 million. The 2024-2025 campaign is expected to see a 32% increase in volume and potentially reach a record income of US$1,990 million.

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The last fresh blueberry campaign has been especially complicated. The main conditioning factor has been the climatic factor. The El Niño phenomenon, with its high temperatures and heavy rainfall on the north coast, strongly affected the productive capacity of blueberries during the 2023-2024 campaign, which began in May of last year and concluded in April of this year. The impacts of this climate phenomenon occurred in multiple ways. To begin with, the intense rains caused considerable water stress in the fields and serious drainage problems. Likewise, the transportation infrastructure was severely affected, making it difficult for both the arrival of workers and the distribution of products. High temperatures also significantly damaged fruit development processes and complicated pest management. But not only Peru was affected. Its direct competitors faced similar conditions. Mexico, Chile and the United States decreased their offers for the same reasons. This global mishap ...

Source: AgroForumPeru