Colombia accelerates its expansion in the blueberry industry

Colombian blueberry exports maintain an upward trajectory and project a promising future. According to DANE figures, during 2024 the country exported 628,235 kilograms of this fruit, reaching a value of more than 3.3 million dollars.

Currently, Colombia has 650 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, but projections for the coming years are ambitious. According to estimates by the Rural Agricultural Planning Unit (UPRA), the country could reach between 3,000 and 5,000 hectares by 2026, which would represent an increase of more than 660% in cultivated area.

This growth responds to the potential of new agricultural areas, especially in Antioquia, Cauca, the Coffee Axis and Nariño, which are adding to the already consolidated production areas in Bogotá and Boyacá. Thanks to Colombia's unique climatic conditions, production can remain active 365 days a year, making the country a strategic supplier to the global market.

The combination of continuous production, differentiated quality, and territorial expansion strengthens Colombia's export potential, especially to the United States, Europe, and Asia, markets where demand for blueberries continues to grow.

In addition, the ability to offer produce in the off-season gives the country a competitive advantage over other major exporters in the region such as Chile, Mexico and Peru.

source: forbes.co

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