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Chile blueberry exports beat estimates again in week 7

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Chile blueberry exports beat estimates again in week 7

A Chilean Blueberry Committee report has shown exports were 4.9% higher than previously forecast in week 7 (Feb.14 to 21) at 3,154 metric tons (MT).

The report showed blueberry exports have reached 94% of export targets, but even if week-by-week values are recorded as expected, the industry would exceed season targets by 5.5%.

Blueberry exports are expected to continue their decline until the final week of the season, finishing Apr. 3.

Cumulative exports for the industry to week 7 were 60,174MT, with harvests in the VI (Maule) region reaching 90% for the Brightwell variety and between 75% and 80% for the Tifblue variety.

The report said Brigitta variety blueberries were almost harvested at 95% in the VIII (Bio Bio) region, along with Brightwell at 90% and Tifblue at 75%.

ā€œIn both regions the quality of the fruit is good but with condition problems such as dehydration and splitting,ā€ the report said.

The Chilean Blueberry Committee used data from market researcher iQonsulting.

Source: Chilean Blueberry Committee/ edited by www.freshfruitportal.com

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