Chilean blueberries ranked as the country’s second most exported fruit so far in the 2025/26 season (September 2025 – January 2026), according to the latest fruit report released by the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa).
During this period, fresh blueberry exports reached USD 374 million and 73 thousand tons, representing a 41% increase in value and a 32% rise in volume compared to the same period of the previous season. However, IVV figures have yet to be incorporated into these totals, so the final amount may be adjusted.
In the case of frozen blueberries, exports also showed growth in both volume and FOB value, totaling 22 thousand tons and USD 80 million.
In terms of destinations, the main markets for Chilean fresh blueberries are the United States (33%), the Netherlands (32%), Germany (9%), South Korea (8%), and the United Kingdom (7%).
Overview of the 2025/26 Season
According to Odepa, between September 2025 and January 2026 total fruit exports reached USD 5.189 billion FOB, representing a 10% increase compared to the same period of the previous season.
Fresh fruit accounts for 72% of the total export value, with shipments totaling USD 3.756 billion FOB, a 1% increase over the same period last season. In volume terms, fresh fruit exports grew by 10%, reaching 1.223 million tons, compared to 1.115 million tons recorded in the 2024/25 season (September–January).
Tree nuts represent 12% of the total export value. This season they reached USD 641 million, marking a 93% increase compared to the previous period, when USD 333 million was recorded. This translates into an additional USD 309 million and a 75% increase in volume.
As for other products, dried fruit accounts for 5% of total export value, with USD 251 million; frozen fruit represents 4%; canned fruit, 3%; fruit juices, 3%; and fruit oils, 1%.
Chilean Blueberry Season Comes to an End
According to the latest report from iQonsulting and the Blueberry Committee of Fruits of Chile, shipments totaled 92 thousand tons, representing a 2% increase compared to the previous season.
Despite a campaign marked by high temperatures, rainfall, and an earlier harvest, the country slightly exceeded its initial projections. The final volume was 0.5% higher than the estimate reported in October and 5% above the updated projection issued in December.
At the regional level, Maule remained the leading export region, accounting for 37% of total shipments, followed by Ñuble (26%) and Biobío (12%).
Growth was mainly driven by the stronger performance of new varieties, whose exports increased by 14% compared to the previous campaign. In contrast, traditional varieties recorded a slight 1% decline. Nevertheless, they continue to dominate the export mix, representing 76% of total shipments, while replacement varieties account for 24%.
In terms of markets, Europe ranked as the main destination for Chilean blueberries, with 46,405 tons, equivalent to 50% of the total exported volume. Within the bloc, the Netherlands stood out with a 24% increase, followed by the United Kingdom, which recorded a 5% rise.
The United States ranked second, with 33,483 tons and a 36% share of total exports, although it showed a 15% decline compared to the previous season. Canada, meanwhile, posted positive results, with growth of 32%.
Asia ranked third, with 8,651 tons and a 9% share, reflecting an 8% contraction. While South Korea (+14%) and Taiwan (+89%) showed positive results, other Asian markets declined, particularly China, which registered a 64% decrease.
Latin America grew by 4% year-on-year, with Argentina and Brazil accounting for the largest share of shipments. Within this bloc, Colombia stood out with an increase of 657%.
