USDA reports on the state of China's blueberry sector

Published May 12, 2023

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The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service report reveals that China became the world's leading blueberry producer in 2021, with a planted area of 69,036 hectares, and consumed the most blueberries in 2021, driven by increased awareness of health benefits and higher living standards. Despite being a non-traditional fruit in China, blueberries are popular for their nutritional value and taste. The industry faces challenges such as land use policies and competition from imported blueberries, primarily from Peru and Chile, which enjoy free trade agreements and off-season availability. The report also highlights the entry of American blueberries into the Chinese market in 2020 and the introduction of a new variety called Peachy Blue in 2022.

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The US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service released its report China: Blueberry Annual Voluntary 2023 outlining the state of China's blueberry industry and recent market trends. In this article, Produce Report has summarized the key results. According to the report, China replaced the United States as the world's largest producer of blueberries in 2021, while also being a major importer of blueberries. China's blueberry consumption is expected to experience further growth in the coming years. Data from the International Blueberry Organization indicates that the area planted to blueberries worldwide reached 235,400 hectares in 2021, with a total production of 1.79 million metric tons. China ranked first with a planted area of 69,036 hectares, followed by the United States, Chile, Peru and Canada. During the same year, China imported 29,597 metric tons of blueberries, mainly from Peru and Chile. Although blueberries are far from being a traditional fruit in ...

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