Peru's Blueberry Exports Surge 74% as China's Market Share Declines Sharply
As of Week 32 of the 2026/27 season, Peru's blueberry exports reached 53,465 metric tons, representing a 74% increase compared to the same period of the previous season. While cumulative export volumes remain broadly in line with earlier projections, the distribution across destinations has shifted notably. The United States and European markets now account for approximately 68% of total exports, up from roughly 52% during the same period of the 2025/26 season. Meanwhile, China's share has fallen from around one-third in the previous season to 15% this season.
As of Week 32, Peru exported 7,827 metric tons of blueberries to China, a 20% decrease compared to the corresponding period of the 2025/26 season. During Weeks 30 through 32, weekly export volumes consistently fell below the levels recorded in the previous season.
Consequently, China has dropped to the third-largest export destination, behind the United States and Europe. The report notes the shift in shipment volumes but does not attribute it to a specific cause; therefore, this decline cannot be solely attributed to weakened Chinese demand or structural changes in the market. Exports to the United States grew by 138%, with the U.S. market now representing 43% of Peru's total blueberry exports. Shipments to Europe increased by 108%, bringing the region's share to 25% of total exports.
Of every additional 10 metric tons of blueberries Peru exported year-on-year, nearly 9 metric tons were driven by increased volumes to the United States and Europe. These two markets now jointly account for over two-thirds of total exports, compared with roughly half just six months prior.
As the harvest season progresses toward its peak, the Week 32 statistics remain subject to revision. The coming weeks will indicate whether China can recapture market share or whether the United States and Europe will sustain their larger share of Peru's blueberry exports.
