According to the latest report released by the Chilean Blueberry Committee, the 2020/2021 season of Chilean blueberries is ending with shipments close to 116.000 tons, which translates into an increase in exports of more than 7,2% compared to the campaign. previous.

In week 08 of the Chilean season that is now coming to an end, 2.618 tons were exported from the southern areas of late stages, which have been favored by a climate without rain, which has allowed progress to be made without interruptions.

Exactly, shipments total 115.907 tons, which corresponds to 7,2% more than in the 2019/20 campaign, and its main destinations are the markets of North America (55%), Europe (35%) and 10 The remaining% has been sent to the Far East markets.

Organic 

The harvest and shipments of organic blueberries also continue to rise, registering shipments that accumulate 20.388 tons as of week 08, which is equivalent to an increase of 32% compared to the also successful previous season. These export figures translate into an increase in shipments to North American markets, which show 38% growth compared to the previous season, and to Europe, which shows a 15% increase in shipments compared to last year.

Frozen Foods

The report informs that the situation of frozen products is different, since, on the contrary, shipments of frozen blueberries from Chile marked a minimum of 2.573 tons during the month of January, which is equivalent to 23% less than the same month of 2020. These numbers are explained because part of the volume of organic blueberries that was normally destined for the processed industry, this season was exported fresh as a consequence of the Systems Approach implemented for this purpose.

Control and best offer

Chile has been emerging from a long period of adjustments regarding the replacement of its varieties and other measures that the Chilean industry has taken to improve the quality of its fruit. With these results, expectations are high, because they will allow you to regain competitiveness and stability for your experienced industry.

The varietal replacement promoted by Chilean producers and the quality and high standard protocols promoted by the Blueberry Committee, are causing a new offer in the market, with better quality fruit and superior qualities for demanding consumption.

In a consolidated industry, such as the Chilean one, this new productive impulse keeps it in a leading role in the world market and assures it a privileged place for the commercialization of its fruit, which is only good news for its producers and associates.