GTD Exclusive: Peru’s Weekly Blueberry Exports Reach a Record High in Week 42 of 2024

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics GTD Exclusive’ series, we explore the current state of the Peru´s blueberry season. Originally published on October 21, 2024, this exclusive content is available to GTD customers as soon as it’s released, offering the most powerful insight with the latest data.

In a significant milestone for Peru’s agro-export industry, blueberry export volumes reached an all-time high in week 42 of 2024. Blueberries continue to be one of Peru’s top three agro-export products, generating over US$1 billion annually. This success is attributed to the expansion of the export season and the introduction of new plant varieties, allowing the country to maintain a consistent, high-quality supply throughout the year.

Peru Fresh Blueberry Export Volumes By History | Cultivated Conventional

Total exported volume for Peruvian blueberries reached 24.8 thousand metric tons (kMT) in Week 42. When adjusted to be equivalent to the ProArandanos data Peruvian exports are expected to reach as high as 23.6 kMT. (Learn more about this conversion following this link).

The United States remains the largest importer of Peruvian blueberries, receiving 56% of total shipments, followed by Europe at 22%, the UK at 6%, and China at 12%. Other markets accounted for 4% of the total export volume, reflecting the growing global demand for this superfruit. Despite the record-breaking performance, projections for the 2024-2025 blueberry export campaign indicate a slight reduction in overall export volume. The Association of Producers and Exporters of Blueberries of Peru (Proarándanos) projected a total export volume of 292,138 tons for the campaign, a 0.6% decrease from the June estimate of 293,841 tons. This modest adjustment reflects the evolving dynamics of global supply chains and market conditions.

With record high prices in the US, strong promotional strategies will be essential to ensure the substantial volumes currently in transit avoid bottlenecks and move smoothly through the supply chain.

Written by Sarah Ilyas