Peru remained the world's leading producer and exporter of fresh blueberries at the close of 2025, with overseas shipments totaling US$2.457 billion—an 8.2% increase from 2024—according to the
During the year, 373,514 metric tons of blueberries were exported, representing a 14.6% increase compared with 2024.
The United States remained the leading destination, followed by the Netherlands and China, along with emerging markets such as Taiwan, India, and Colombia.
"As a government, it is important to continue creating greater trade opportunities for Peruvian agricultural products. From Midagri, we will keep boosting this production chain, with phytosanitary support from Senasa," said Midagri's head Vladimir Cuno.
The government official said Peru's success in blueberry exports is driven by a combination of factors, including favorable climate conditions, genetic innovation, modern infrastructure, and a broad market-diversification strategy.
He added that production seasonality has enabled the country to harness supply gaps in other nations.
The main blueberry-producing regions are La Libertad, Lambayeque, and Ica, showing emerging growth in Lima, Ancash, and Piura.
"Similarly, Peru's rapid growth in blueberry production and exports has taken place over recent years. Shipments rose from 10,200 metric tons in 2015 to more than 373,500 metric tons by the end of 2025, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 43.3%," the minister indicated.
It is worth noting that blueberry exports accounted for 16.4% of total FOB export value, a highly significant share that underscores the product's rapid ascent to become Peru's leading agricultural export and the world's largest supplier of this fruit.
Blueberries have surpassed grapes, avocados, cacao, and coffee.
Trade agreements
Meanwhile, the Agrarian Development and Irrigation minister stressed that "without a doubt, the free trade agreements that Peru has signed with the world's largest blueberry markets have provided a boost to strengthening the country's competitiveness."
He added that these agreements have been key to consolidating trade relations by reducing tariffs and streamlining phytosanitary procedures.
Demand for blueberries in international markets has continued to rise.
For example, global blueberry imports increased from 560,000 metric tons in 2018 to 1,032,000 metric tons in 2024, an average annual growth rate of 10.7%.
The United States topped the list of buyers, accounting for 33.9% of the total in 2024, equivalent to 349,500 metric tons.
It was followed by the Netherlands (11.6%) and Germany (8%).