Peru sees record spike in blueberry exports to Singapore

During weeks 18 to 23 of the 2025/2026 season, Peru sharply increased its blueberry exports to Singapore, shipping 65 tonnes valued at USD 297,000. This marks a 636% surge in value and an 887% jump in volume compared to the same period last year, reinforcing Peru’s growing foothold in the Asian market, according to Latin media.

Regions like La Libertad, Lambayeque, and Áncash have played a key role in this growth, helping secure Peru’s global competitiveness. While South America accounts for 27% of Peru’s total blueberry shipments, Asia follows with 24%, reflecting rising demand — especially from Singapore, where imports of Peruvian blueberries multiplied eightfold.

Peru began exporting blueberries to Singapore in 2013, with just USD 34,000 in sales. By 2016, exports reached USD 1.6 million, placing Peru among the country’s top three suppliers, alongside the U.S. and Chile. This progress was driven by improved farming techniques, expansion of cultivation areas, and well-suited varieties for high-demand markets. Off-season production also gave Peru an edge in Southeast Asia.

Although other countries like Morocco, South Africa, and Australia gained ground from 2021 onward, Peru rebounded strongly in 2024, becoming Singapore’s second-largest supplier with a 152% rise in export value.

source: fluctuante.lat

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