So far during the 2023-2024 Peruvian fresh blueberry season, 40,527 tons of fruit was shipped until mid September, revealing a 50 percent plunge compared to the same time span of the previous year, according to Agraria.
In mid September, the largest amount shipped in this season was recorded, totaling 6,626 tons, representing 62 percent less volume than the same period in 2022.
In that week, the exports reached 27 countries, of which three accounted for 88 percent of all exports. These were the U.S., with 53 percent, followed by the Netherlands, 24 percent and China, with 10 percent.
Shipments to the U.S. totaled 3,513 tons, which showed a decrease of 64 percent compared to last year. The biggest Peruvian exporters were Camposol S.A., with 19 percent, and Agrícola Cerro Prieto S.A., with 14 percent.
The Netherlands received 1,623 tons, 66 percent less than the same week in 2022. Regarding Peruvian export companies, those that led in exports were Camposol S.A., with 15 percent, and Complejo Agroindustrial Beta S.A., with 9 percent.
Finally, exports to China totaled 684 tons, representing a 41 percent decrease compared to last year. The Peruvian exporters that had the most exports to this market were Agrovisión Perú S.A.C., with 25 percent, and Camposol S.A., with 18 percent.