To date, Peru has exported over 215,000 tonnes of blueberries, representing between 55% and 60% of the total expected for the season, which runs from May to April of the following year. In terms of destinations, the United States accounts for 44% of shipments, followed by Europe (35%), China (15%), and other markets making up the remainder.
Luis Vegas, president of ProArándanos, noted that export volumes will continue to decline gradually over the coming weeks, confirming projections for a shorter season and lower total output than originally estimated.
“We are observing an adjustment in the export curve, driven by weather conditions and differing ripening rates across some production areas,” explained Vegas.
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Despite the decline, the diversification of export markets continues to strengthen the sector, which remains one of Peru’s leading sources of agricultural foreign exchange. Vegas also highlighted that weekly reports from members enable ProArándanos to continuously update its forecasts, offering the industry a more accurate view of market dynamics.
“ProArándanos will continue monitoring the evolution of the season and sharing updated data to support timely decision-making by growers, exporters and international buyers,” he added.
