Agriculture & Food

According to the import and export data of the blueberry industry, Peru's export of fresh blueberries in the 41st week was 17256 tons, a slight decrease of 1% compared with the 40th week, but a year-on-year increase of 26% compared with the 41st week of the previous quarter.

The import and export data show that the shipment volume of almost all markets has increased, especially in several major markets of Peru's blueberry. According to the import and export data, the United States increased by 24% compared with the previous quarter, with a total export volume of 87863 tons. In the 41st week, the export volume was 8981 tons, an increase of more than 18% compared with the previous quarter. According to the import and export data, Europe's export volume increased by 41% compared with the previous quarter, totaling 42443 tons. In the 41st week, the export volume was 4901 tons, an increase of 33% compared with the previous quarter. Compared with the previous quarter, China's export volume increased by 38%, totaling 25421 tons. In the 41st week, the export volume was 2426 tons, a significant increase of 106% over the previous quarter.

From the perspective of blueberry production areas, La Libertad is still the main production area, accounting for 50% of the total content. In the 41st week, the export volume was 85,342 tons, an increase of 25% year on year; It is followed by 43515 tons (+47%) in Lambayeque area and 12973 tons (+35%) in Ica area.

According to the import and export data, Peru's organic blueberry exports also increased this quarter. In the 41st week, the export volume was 1710 tons, an increase of 13% year on year. The cumulative export volume in this quarter reached 20900 tons.