The 2025–2026 Chilean blueberry season is progressing positively, despite the climatic challenges of the season, such as the rains reported in December in the south. According to Sebastián Ochoa, director of CASM Blueberries and founder of Blueberries News, the season is progressing with a harvest advance of around 15 days. “Due to the shorter development time from flowering to harvest, the fruit has a lower dry matter content, which affects the firmness of some varieties,” he said.
According to the latest harvest and export report, developed by iQonsulting and the Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee, cumulative exports in week 2 reached 72,758 tons, representing a 30% increase compared to the 2024–2025 season.
Of the total exported, organic blueberries accounted for 18% of shipments, with a volume of 10,905 tons, reflecting growing international demand for fruit produced under sustainable standards and organic certifications.
Continental Europe leads market growth
In terms of export destinations, Continental Europe ranks as the fastest-growing market compared to last season, with a cumulative volume of 35,109 tons, equivalent to a 50% increase.
Meanwhile, the United States, traditionally the main market for Chilean blueberries, recorded a 14% increase, reaching a cumulative volume of 22,333 tons in the second week of January.
Traditional varieties continue to dominate shipments
Traditional varieties continue to account for the majority of Chilean exports, representing 76% of the total, while replacement varieties maintain a 24% share, unchanged from the previous week.
The most exported varieties to date are:
- Legacy (33%)
- Duke (25%)
- Suzie Blue (8%)
- Blue Ribbon (8%)
Maule, Ñuble, and Biobío lead regional exports. At the territorial level, the main exporting regions as of week 2 are:
- Maule Region, with a 42% share
- Ñuble Region, with a 26% share
- Biobío Region, with a 14% share
