Overview
- Preliminary Sunat-based estimates show 2025 blueberry exports at 412,239 tonnes worth $2.563 billion, consolidating roughly 41% of global shipments.
- Average international prices fell about 3% to $6.22/kg, yet Peru posted 17% volume growth and 13% value growth as planted area reached ~30,000 ha and exporters increased to 207.
- China-bound sales surged 153% to about $266 million, supported by a direct route and lower logistics costs via the Chancay port, and total destinations expanded to 66.
- The United States kept a 10% tariff on some Peruvian farm goods including blueberries, according to AGAP, while remaining the top fruit market in Jan–Nov with $2.418 billion (37%).
- SENAMHI warned of medium-to-high risk for January–March 2026 from heat and rain-related fungal disease, raising concerns over fruit quality late in the campaign.