Peruvian Blueberry Export Guide: Season, Varieties and Packing

Peru has developed into an important global origin for fresh blueberries. Its coastal production areas, modern irrigation systems, investment in new genetics and export infrastructure allow suppliers to serve international retail, wholesale and distribution programs over an extended commercial season.

This guide explains the principal points importers should evaluate when sourcing fresh blueberries from Peru, including availability, varieties, packing, quality, cold-chain planning and destination-market requirements.

When is the Peruvian blueberry season?

Blueberries can be harvested during much of the year in several Peruvian production areas. However, commercial availability, varieties, sizes and weekly export volumes change throughout the campaign and may also be affected by weather conditions.

For this reason, buyers should not rely exclusively on a fixed annual calendar. Before confirming a program, request an updated availability report indicating the production week, available variety, expected calibre, packing format and estimated shipment date.

Main blueberry varieties grown in Peru

Peru’s blueberry industry continues to diversify its varieties and adopt genetics suitable for different production zones and international shipping programs. Among the leading varieties planted for export are:

• Ventura
• Biloxi
• Sekoya Pop
• Rocio
• Other licensed and proprietary export varieties

Variety availability depends on the grower, production region and week of harvest. Buyers should confirm whether their program requires a specific variety or whether fruit may be supplied according to agreed quality and arrival specifications.

What specifications should a buyer define?

A professional blueberry request should clearly indicate the required commercial and quality specifications. Important points include:

• Destination country and port or airport
• Requested variety, if applicable
• Calibre or berry-size requirement
• Firmness, colour and natural bloom expectations
• Acceptable tolerances for soft fruit, scars and defects
• Minimum Brix requirement, when requested
• Retail or bulk packing format
• Private-label and carton-marking requirements
• Required certifications or social-compliance programs
• Weekly volume and preferred shipping method

Final specifications should be agreed before packing because requirements can differ significantly between supermarket programs, wholesale markets and food-service buyers.

Common packing formats for fresh blueberries

Fresh Peruvian blueberries may be packed in plastic clamshells or top-seal punnets. Common retail and food-service formats include:

• 125 g
• 150 g
• 200 g
• 6 oz
• 11 oz
• Pint formats
• 18 oz
• Bulk formats of approximately 2.5 kg, 3.0 kg or 3.4 kg

The final carton configuration, number of units per carton, net weight, label design and pallet arrangement must be confirmed according to the buyer’s program and destination-market requirements.

Quality and cold-chain considerations

Blueberries are delicate fruit and require careful handling from harvest to final delivery. Buyers and suppliers should define the harvest condition, pre-cooling procedure, packing schedule, temperature management, transit time and arrival-quality expectations before shipment.

Important quality characteristics normally include good firmness, uniform colour, natural bloom, appropriate berry size, clean appearance and freedom from decay, leakage and excessive defects.

Sea freight is commonly considered for programmed commercial volumes, while air freight may be evaluated for urgent deliveries, trial orders or markets requiring shorter transit times. The appropriate option depends on destination, variety, packing, expected shelf life and commercial cost.

Phytosanitary and destination-market requirements

Blueberry import requirements are different for each destination. Depending on the market, shipments may need to originate from registered production sites, be processed in authorised packing facilities, undergo phytosanitary inspection and be accompanied by an official phytosanitary certificate.

Certain destinations may also require an approved cold treatment or additional declarations. Requirements should always be verified through the current SENASA consultation system before confirming the order because market-access protocols can change.

Sourcing Peruvian blueberries through Agrilatin SAC

Agrilatin SAC connects international buyers with export-oriented supply from Peru and coordinates commercial specifications with qualified producers and packing partners.

Depending on the buyer’s requirements and current availability, our coordination may include:

• Verification of product and seasonal availability
• Coordination of varieties, calibres and packing formats
• Review of buyer specifications
• Commercial quotation and order coordination
• Export-documentation support
• Coordination with logistics and freight partners

All offers remain subject to seasonal availability, final specification, destination requirements and commercial confirmation.

Request current availability

International importers, distributors, wholesalers and retail buyers may contact Agrilatin SAC for current blueberry availability, packing alternatives, minimum-order quantities and export quotations from Peru.