Agronometrics in Charts: Peru's dominant blueberry exports surge 21.5 percent
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Peru’s blueberry industry continued its strong expansion in the 2025/2026 season, with total fresh exports reaching 380 thousand tonnes, marking a 21.5 percent increase compared to the 313 thousand tonnes shipped during the previous campaign. While early expectations pointed toward a 400-million-kilo season, the final result still reflects robust growth and consolidates Peru’s position as a dominant global supplier.
Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics. (Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)
According to industry insights shared by Fernando Cillóniz Benavides of Inform@cción, the campaign followed Peru’s now-established pattern of year-round supply, with shipments peaking sharply in the fourth quarter. October remained the high point of the season, reaching 90.8 million kilos, followed by strong volumes in September (75.7 million kilos) and November (66.2 million kilos). This concentrated export window continues to define Peru’s influence on global blueberry markets, particularly during Northern Hemisphere off-season periods.
Regionally, La Libertad maintained its position as the backbone of Peru’s blueberry sector, exporting 189.7 million kilos, up 17.5 percent year-over-year, and accounting for nearly 50 percent of total shipments. The region’s scale and consistency continue to underpin national export performance.
However, growth was increasingly driven by other regions. Lambayeque recorded exports of 89.5 million kilos, rising 27.7 percent, while Ica stood out with the fastest growth rate among major producing regions. Shipments from Ica reached 50.4 million kilos, a sharp 47.9 percent increase compared to the previous season. This expansion reflects significant recent plantings, suggesting that Ica will play an even more prominent role in the coming years. Meanwhile, Áncash contributed 21.8 million kilos, posting a 20.2 percent increase.
Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics. (Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)
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