Fresh blueberry exports and imports hit record highs in 2025

Blueberry imports broke records in 2025. Even with a nine percent dip in exports, last year’s shipments still ranked as the second-highest ever, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

In 2025, the US imported a staggering 720 million pounds of fresh blueberries, marking a five percent jump from 2024’s previous record of 684 million pounds.

Imports of fresh blueberries climbed six percent in 2025, fueled by larger shipments from the leading trio of suppliers: Peru, Mexico, and Chile.

In 2025, export volumes reached 95 million pounds, down nine percent from 2024’s record-breaking 104 million pounds. Despite the dip, last year’s shipments still ranked second-highest on record.

This is partly thanks to an increase in fresh cultivated berry exports of four percent to a record high of 80 million pounds, driven by higher organic cultivated blueberry export volume, which increased 54 percent year over year to a record high of 13.4 million pounds.

Peru strengthens its position as the leading US blueberry supplier

In 2025, Peru exported a record 406 million pounds of fresh berries to the United States, accounting for 56 percent of import volume.

The report notes that Peru has invested significantly in blueberry production for export, resulting in strong growth.

Chile was the leading US blueberry supplier until 2019, when Peru took the lead.

Peru’s exports to the US have grown steadily over the past decade, averaging 16 million pounds annually from 2014 to 2016.

Currently, the US receives steady imports from Mexico, peaking from February to May, and from Peru, with peak volumes from September to February.

Most berries exported from Peru are grown in the regions of La Libertad, Lambayeque, Áncash, and Piura along the northern coast.

04-27-2026
Source: FreshFruitPortal.com