The Peruvian blueberry sector achieves financial stability with price increases

Published 2023년 11월 23일

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Blueberry exports from Peru have decreased by 54% compared to last season, with major markets such as the United States, Europe, and China experiencing significant declines. Producers believe that increased prices will be crucial in offsetting losses and aiding the recovery of the sector. The drop in volumes from Peru has led to higher prices in many markets, which can help mitigate losses, but concerns are arising about the next season and how the sector will adapt to weather conditions and the potential effects of El Niño.

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Proarándanos reports that blueberry exports have experienced a reduction of 54%, reaching a total of 53,066 tons shipped. Shipments to major markets such as the United States, Europe and China have decreased by 60%, 55% and 38%, respectively. In this context, producers consider that the increase in prices this year will be key to mitigating losses and will constitute a determining factor in the recovery of the sector. Peru's blueberry harvest has peaked, according to one exporter, with the latest statistics through week 45 (November 6-12, 2023) showing a 51% decline for conventional volumes and a 61% decline. in the organic ones compared to last season. The largest producing regions of Piura register losses until week 45 of 54% in Piura, 75% in Lambayeque, 56% in La Libertad and 29% in Áncash. As a result of the shortage and the considerable drop in volumes from Peru, prices have risen in many markets. This can help mitigate losses to some extent, according to a Peruvian producer ...

Source: AgroPeru