Peru exported 122,833 tons of fresh blueberries through week 37 of the 2026/27 season, up 28% from the same period a year earlier, according to Proarándanos. The biggest single-country recipient of that growth is the United States, where shipments increased 50% to 56,251 tons. China, by contrast, received 16% less than the prior year at 15,838 tons, while Taiwan saw a dramatic 304% increase off a small base. Exporters are actively diversifying their Asian market mix based on variety, fruit size, logistics, and arrival conditions.
The volume surge into the U.S. is notable against the backdrop of recently covered forecasts that had trimmed Peruvian blueberry expectations due to El Niño impacts. Early-season data suggests the crop is outperforming those downward revisions, at least through week 37. High-caliber varieties like Sekoya Pop in Jumbo 20+ sizing are commanding strong opening prices in China, with an early July shipment reportedly selling out within an hour at roughly $32 per 1.5-kilo tray.
For U.S. blueberry buyers, the 50% year-over-year increase in Peruvian arrivals is a meaningful supply-side development that could put downward pressure on domestic blueberry pricing during peak Peruvian import windows. Worth monitoring how the remaining season progresses and whether El Niño-related disruptions affect the back half of Peru's export calendar.