Peruvian blueberry exports reached a cumulative 53,465 tonnes by the end of week 32 of the 2026/27 season, representing growth of 74% compared with the same period of the previous season.
According to a Proarándanos report based on Senasa data and updated on August 13, Peru exported 10,483 tonnes during week 32, 26% more than in the corresponding week of the 2025/26 season.
The season’s progress remains virtually in line with the forecast updated in August, which projected a cumulative volume of 53,665 tonnes by this point. Shipments during week 32 even exceeded the projected weekly volume of 10,405 tonnes by 1%.
Of the total volume exported, 51,253 tonnes corresponded to conventionally grown blueberries, a category that increased by 84%. Organic shipments, meanwhile, reached 2,212 tonnes, down 23% compared with the same period of the previous season.
The United States and Europe drive growth
The United States remains the leading destination for Peruvian blueberries, receiving 22,742 tonnes and accounting for 43% of total exports. Shipments to this market increased by 138% compared with last season.
Europe ranked second with 13,432 tonnes, representing 25% of the total and growth of 108%.
China occupied third place with 7,827 tonnes and a 15% share. In contrast to the two leading markets, shipments to China decreased by 20%. Other destinations received 6,853 tonnes, an increase of 73%, while exports to the United Kingdom reached 2,610 tonnes, up 159% from the previous season.
La Libertad accounts for nearly half of shipments
By production region, La Libertad accounted for 26,325 tonnes, equivalent to 49% of cumulative exports. Lambayeque ranked second with 9,424 tonnes, or 18% of the total, closely followed by Ica with 9,337 tonnes and a 17% share. Ica recorded growth of more than 200% compared with the same period of last season.
Maritime transport accounted for 92% of shipments, totaling 49,266 tonnes. Airfreight represented 7%, with 3,795 tonnes, while a further 404 tonnes were exported by road.
