Chilean blueberries ranked as the second most exported fruit in the country during the 2025/26 season (September 2025 – February 2026), according to the latest fruit report published by the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa).
During this period, fresh blueberry exports reached US$460 million and 91,000 tonnes, representing a 10% increase in value and 5% in volume compared to the same period in the previous season. These figures, however, do not yet include fourth-range (IVV) shipments.
In terms of destinations, the main markets for fresh blueberries were the United States (36%), the Netherlands (29%), Germany (9%), South Korea (7%), and the United Kingdom (7%), reflecting a consolidated diversification of demand.
Frozen blueberries also showed strong growth, with a 37% increase in volume and 38% in FOB value, reaching 29,000 tonnes and US$102 million.
Fresh fruit maintains its leading role in exports
According to Odepa, between September 2025 and February 2026, total fruit exports reached US$5.914 billion FOB, representing a 6% increase compared to the same period in the previous season.
Of the total exported, 73% corresponded to fresh fruit, with shipments of US$4.346 billion FOB. This figure represents a slight 2% decrease in value compared to the same period in the previous season. In terms of volume, fresh fruit exports grew 2%, reaching 1.495 billion tonnes, compared to 1.462 billion tonnes in the previous cycle.
Dried fruits accounted for 11% of total exports, with a value of US$654 million, representing a 94% increase compared to the previous period. In volume, the increase was 75%. Notable rises were recorded in hazelnuts and walnuts, with increases of 59% and 157% in FOB value, respectively.
Regarding other segments, dehydrated fruit represented 5% of total export value, with US$271 million. Frozen fruit also reached a 5% share, while preserves accounted for 3%, fruit juices for 2%, and fruit oils for 1%.
