HS Code:
Blueberries, classified under HS Code 081040, are a highly traded fresh or frozen fruit category in global markets. Known for their nutritional benefits, including high antioxidant content, blueberries are cultivated primarily in temperate regions. The trade of blueberries includes both fresh and frozen varieties, with significant demand in health-conscious markets like North America and Europe. The category has seen consistent growth due to rising consumer awareness of superfoods and increasing applications in food processing industries such as jams, desserts, and beverages.
Total Trade Volume
1.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map and FAO Statistics
286,000 metric tons
23.8% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
250,000 metric tons
20.8% of global trade of total trade
Stable
200,000 metric tons
16.7% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
150,000 metric tons
12.5% of global trade of total trade
Stable
100,000 metric tons
8.3% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
35% (imposed by certain Asian markets like India)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Chile FTA)
Rising demand for organic blueberries
Increased production and export focus on organic certification, particularly in North American and European markets, driving premium pricing.
2021-2022
Growth in frozen blueberry exports
Extended shelf life and year-round availability have boosted trade, especially from South American countries to Europe and Asia.
2020-2022
Expansion of blueberry cultivation in non-traditional regions
Countries like China and Morocco are emerging as new suppliers, diversifying global supply chains and reducing seasonal dependency.
2019-2022
Peru surpassed Chile as the world’s leading blueberry exporter due to favorable climate conditions and investments in high-yield varieties.
October 2022
Increased competition for traditional exporters like Chile, potentially lowering global prices.
The European Union introduced stricter phytosanitary regulations for blueberry imports to combat pest risks, affecting exporters from Latin America.
January 2023
Exporters must invest in compliance measures, potentially increasing costs but ensuring market access to high-value EU markets.
A new bilateral agreement reduced tariffs on U.S. blueberry exports to China, opening a significant market for American growers.
March 2023
Boosted U.S. export volumes to Asia, diversifying market reliance beyond domestic and European demand.