The United States was the market that paid the best for Peruvian blueberries in 2023

Published Feb 7, 2024

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Peru's fresh blueberry exports in 2023 saw a significant decrease of about 25% from the previous year due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. This also caused a delay in the peak season by almost two months, leading to a scarcity that drove up prices in the global market. The United States had the highest average price for these blueberries at 8.28 USD/KG, followed by China at 7.80 USD/KG, and Europe at 7.40 USD/KG.

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(Agraria.pe) In 2023, Peru exported approximately 25% fewer fresh blueberries compared to 2022, mainly due to the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. The peak of the season came almost two months late, in October and November. With this information, Eder Ríos, international trade manager, puts the commercial drift of the Peruvian berry into perspective, and adds that in the months that correspond to the 24-25 season, the shortage caused very high prices in international markets. Thus, with a calculation made in FOB Peru terms (port of origin), the United States paid the best prices ...

Source: Agraria