U.S. imports of Peruvian blueberries jumped 80% in the first seven months of 2026, according to Peru's Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation. Total fresh blueberry exports from Peru reached 84,800 tons during that period, up 45% from 58,500 tons a year earlier, while total export value surged 65% to $620 million. Peru ended 2025 as the world's leading producer and exporter of fresh blueberries, surpassing Chile and Spain, with the U.S. accounting for 56% of total export value.
The growth came despite elevated temperatures associated with El Niño conditions. Expanded acreage in Ica and a production surge in La Libertad — where output rose 106% driven by higher-yielding varieties — are the primary volume drivers. The U.S., Netherlands, and China remain Peru's top three markets, representing roughly 79% of total blueberry exports.
With Peruvian blueberry arrivals into Miami, Philadelphia, and New York already expected to continue increasing seasonally per USDA market reports, category managers should watch pricing dynamics closely. Organic pricing is currently holding at $62–$64 per flat while conventional sits at $40–$42, but continued volume growth from Peru could put downward pressure on both as the season advances.