Blueberry exports are expected to exceed 400,000 tons this year, according to projections by chemical company BASF.
This result represented growth of 8.2% in value and 14.6% in volume.
“This consolidated Peru’s position as the world’s leading exporter of fresh blueberries,” it underscored.
The company pointed out that this progress is reflected not only in the figures, but also in the effort and innovation within the sector.
“Peru’s global leadership in blueberries is built on prevention, science, and technology. Today more than ever, ensuring fruit quality before harvest determines the success of the entire season,” said BASF Agriculture Solutions Manager Flavia Zuleta.
Outlook
The executive also noted that Midagri’s projections indicate that Peru will surpass 400,000 tons of blueberry exports, with sustained growth week after week.
Zuleta asserted that this progress is supported by more than 20,000 hectares certified by the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa), an expansion that is boosting the country’s position as an agricultural export powerhouse and a global benchmark in high-quality blueberry production.
Quality
BASF said current weather conditions—characterized by warmer temperatures and higher humidity due to the Coastal El Niño phenomenon—pose a new challenge for the sector.
The company warned that these conditions increase the risk of fungal diseases, jeopardizing the quality of the fruit reaching international consumers.
BASF stressed that agronomic management programs such as BASF’s “Harvest Profits” are transforming blueberry production in Peru by aligning every action with the crop’s physiology and anticipating potential risks.
The use of advanced solutions, such as long-lasting fungicides, makes it possible to protect the crop from its early stages, preserve its premium quality, and ensure its competitiveness in the most demanding markets.
The company noted that the future of Peru’s blueberry industry no longer depends solely on expanding acreage, but on doing it better.
“Precision agriculture, technological innovation, and sustainability have become the pillars for maintaining global leadership. Peru not only exports fruit; it exports trust, quality and excellence,” it emphasized.
