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Morocco begins the new agricultural season with less moisture and pressure on water reserves
High temperatures accelerate water loss and could delay planting if autumn rains do not arrive on time.
Morocco could produce nearly 70% more blueberries by 2029
The IBO anticipates a significant expansion of Moroccan supply. With more cultivated land, deciding when and where to sell that fruit will become increasingly important in commercial decisions.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

Egyptian blueberries: volume is growing, but value depends on destination
Over 77% of shipments are concentrated in the Netherlands, while the UK and Norway register significantly higher FOB values. This difference necessitates examining not only Egypt's export volume, but also the type of fruit arriving in each market and its condition.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

Chile is beginning to show signs of repositioning itself in the global blueberry market
After years of losing ground to the advance of Peru and other origins, the Chilean industry is beginning to show signs of recovery. New varieties, growth in Europe, a greater presence of organic products, and a strong expansion of the frozen food market are part of a strategy with which the sector seeks to rebuild competitiveness in a different global landscape.

By: Martin Carrillo

Mexico grows 15% and moderates its expectations with a focus on quality and new varieties
Aneberries attributes the recent surge primarily to reduced fruit availability in some US states. Looking ahead, the sector projects more moderate growth and is focusing on new varieties, quality, and premium fruit.

By: Martin Carrillo

Spain, Italy and Portugal are accelerating their blueberry imports
Portugal increased its blueberry imports by 55%, Italy by 45%, and Spain by 35% during 2025. The growth coincides with expanding blueberry demand in three markets that also maintain their own production, according to the IBO Global Blueberry Report 2026.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

Proarándanos reduces its projection for Peruvian blueberry exports to 382 tons
The September estimate is down 6% compared to August, even though Peru has accumulated 95 tons through week 35, 48% more than a year ago. The adjustment is concentrated in the middle and final stages of the season and reduces the expected peak week to 16,5 tons.
AgroBerries aims to expand its blueberry exports in Asia
China and India are key markets for fruit from southern Africa, in a context marked by ongoing disruptions in the Middle East.
Consalo Family Farms: Peruvian blueberries will gain prominence in the US due to a drop in local supply
The US importer and distributor anticipates a greater presence of Peruvian fruit in the coming weeks, although it warns that El Niño could adjust the country's supply between December and January.
Morocco strengthens its position in Finland as blueberry imports grow 62%
The Moroccan surge was concentrated in the central months of its supply: in March it reached over 32% of Finnish imports, after significantly increasing its shipments compared to the previous season.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen