Agriculture & Food

As of the 46th week, Peru has exported 217000 tons of blueberries to 33 markets, according to the Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation Report.

Compared with the same period last year, the export volume of blueberries from Peru increased by 28%, including 52% to the United States, 31% to Europe, 14% to China and 2% to other destinations. Although the export volume has risen sharply, the average price of blueberries in Peru has declined, Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation reported.

The head of Proar á ndanos said that the increase in production costs and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine had lowered the profits of Peruvian blueberry growers. On the one hand, the cost of blueberry production increased, and the sea freight price remained high, while the price of blueberry in Peru declined. The average FOB price of blueberries in Peru this quarter was 5.47 US dollars/kg, lower than 5.85 US dollars/kg in the previous quarter. At the same time, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has also affected sales in the European market.

According to the observation report of the import and export data of Huacheng, compared with previous years, the export market of Peru's blueberry is more diversified this year. In addition to the three major markets of the United States, Europe and China, they are also exported to Brazil and Central American countries, the Middle East and other Asian countries and regions, including India, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan, China.

Patty, the manager of Haoguoyun's commodity department, told the international fruit and vegetable report that the performance of Peruvian blueberries this year was generally good, and the import volume also increased. Because more and more excellent varieties are produced, and the performance of special varieties is getting better, the flavor and quality of Peruvian blueberries have been improved to varying degrees, Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation Report.

At present, the area of blueberry planting in Peru is 18,000 hectares, with 65 different varieties of blueberries. In recent years, Peru has attached great importance to the diversity of blueberry varieties. Before 2016, Biloxi alone accounted for 25% of the total area of blueberries in Peru. Now more new varieties have replaced the old ones. Many planting companies have switched to planting new varieties with higher output. It is estimated that the output of blueberries in Peru will show a rapid growth trend in the next 4-5 years. Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation Report.