Increase in shipments reflect growing Chinese demand for premium varieties like Sekoya Pop
Peru shipped 683 tonnes of fresh blueberries worth US$6mn to China between weeks 18 and 25, an increase of 86 per cent in volume and 88 per cent in value compared to the same period last year. This makes China the third-largest market so far in 2026/27.
According to a report by Fluctuante, the momentum is partly due to Peru’s increasing focus on premium varieties like Sekoya Pop which align with the demands of Chinese consumers for flavour, firmness, size, and post-harvest shelf-life.
“This growth presents a major opportunity but also raises the bar for standards,” the consultants said. “Maintaining consistent quality and reducing logistics times will be decisive factors in gaining market share in an environment where new suppliers are entering the field and demand for high-freshness fruit is high. Thus, China is emerging as a strategic destination for further expanding the international reach of Peruvian blueberries.”
According to the report, 11 Peruvian companies exported fresh blueberries to China. Camposol led the shipments with 342 tonnes – a 631 per cent year-on-year increase in volume. Last month, the company unveiled a new brand for its blueberries in the Chinese market, 凯沛果 (Kai Péi Guǒ).
Alongside Camposol, Prize increased its blueberry exports to China by 46 per cent, while Blueberries Perú recorded a 109 per cent rise in shipments. Meanwhile, Bomarea shipped 61 tonnes, rounding out the group of companies that played a prominent role during the early weeks of the season.
Fluctuante said the outlook for Peruvian blueberries remains broadly positive, showing a growth trend despite a more challenging climate scenario. For the 2026/27 season, Proarándanos projects fresh fruit exports of nearly 404,000 tonnes – a 5.6 per cent increase over the previous season’s 383,000 tonnes. However, this figure would have been higher wereit not for the effects associated with El Niño, the industry association said.
Temperature and rainfall patterns will be the primary source of uncertainty due to their potential impact on flowering, yields, and export costs. While expanding production areas could help offset some of the productivity losses, the persistence of these conditions into early 2027 could alter projections as the season progresses.
“In this context, Peru faces the challenge of sustaining growth during a season heavily influenced by weather conditions. Production trends will be crucial not only for the country’s export performance but also for global blueberry availability and market dynamics,” Fluctuante said.
