IBO’s 2022 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report available for free

According to reported figures, China is now the world’s leading producer of blueberries by volume

As global fresh and processed highbush blueberry volumes near 1.8 million metric tons, this report provides an in-depth analysis of data and trends of the industry worldwide. Although the industry as a whole has enjoyed unique growth levels, detailed regional and global analysis shed light on what is happening on the ground as some producing regions continue to realize sustained success in growth and demand, while others struggle in a competitive and maturing industry.

According to reported figures, China is now the world’s leading producer of blueberries by volume, with virtually all fruit consumed domestically. Following China by volume are the U.S., Peru, Chile, and Mexico respectively, with Peru supplanting Chile in the third position and Mexico replacing Canada in the fifth. Meanwhile, total global volume growth is increasingly driven not just by new plantings but by increases in yield with an estimated one-third of global volume growth attributable to yield increases.

Amidst the ongoing growth, the demand for ever better quality from consumers is pushing innovation in the adoption of new genetics, farming practices, post-harvest systems, and more, to deliver ever better blueberries to a growing base of consumers.

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