Signs are pointing towards Peru as being set for a big export season. After experiencing a challenging start to the blueberry export season, Peru witnessed a significant downturn in global trade for this popular berry, marking the first-ever decline.
However, EastFruit analysts report a rebound in export volumes. Specifically, during January- February 2024, Peru exported nearly 40,000 tons of fresh blueberries to international markets, a substantial 60% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This resurgence signals a recovery in production volumes following an unprecedented drop due to a warm winter.
Over the last year, Peru exported 227,000 tons of fresh blueberries, marking a decrease of about 20% from the previous year. The primary markets for Peruvian blueberries during this period included the USA, the Netherlands, the UK, China, Taiwan, Brazil, Spain, and Canada.
How does this affect Australian Blueberry Exports?
Peru’s peak export times are from August to January, which overlaps with the peak of Australian Blueberry Exports. If the trends continue we could expect to see a tougher trading period and lower returns. Whilst we offer a different product (Premium and Air Freight). You will see the lower-end priced fruit will pull down the demand for premium due to the price differential being too large.
Source: east-fruit.com
