Blueberry area expands in Peru’s Piura

Blueberry cultivation continues to expand in Peru’s northern region of Piura, with new plantings and rising output reinforcing the crop’s role in the local export mix.

According to the Regional Directorate of Agriculture, the region now has 881 hectares planted, of which 853 hectares are already in production and 28 hectares are still developing. Total output is estimated at 10,213 tonnes, with farmgate prices averaging S/ 5.81 per kg ($1.55/kg).

Growth is being driven by the expansion of planted areas, particularly in Piura province, where cultivation has reached 558 hectares, alongside strong production activity in Sullana.

Exports are also gaining ground. In 2025, shipments from the region reached 2,343 tonnes, highlighting the increasing weight of blueberries within Piura’s agro-export portfolio.

source: gob.pe

photo: regionlalibertad.gob.pe