Sourcing Window
Source Blueberries for July–August
Blueberries is in shoulder season during July–August. Shoulder window — open for sampling, bridge programs, and lighter commercial runs. Wider commercial availability for this product runs July–March.
Status
Shoulder Season
Selected Window
July–August
Indicative FOB
$4,200 / MT
Minimum Order
500 kg (0.5 MT)
| Available varieties | Ventura / Biloxi / Sekoya |
|---|---|
| Harvest window | July - March (Peak: Sep - Nov) |
| Processing format | Fresh whole berries |
| Quality parameters | 14 mm to 18 mm+ sizing / Firm texture / No weeping or decay |
| Export packaging | 125 g / 250 g / 500 g PET clamshells in corrugated master cartons |
| Documentation | Cold Treatment Certifications / GlobalGAP / SMETA |
| Origin | La Libertad / Lambayeque / Ica |
|---|---|
| Altitude | Coastal production valleys |
| Sourcing regions | La Libertad / Lambayeque / Ica |
Commercial overview
Peru is the world's #1 blueberry exporter. Coastal growing in La Libertad, Lambayeque, and Ica creates the July through March harvest window European retail depends on during the Northern Hemisphere off-season. Ventura, Biloxi, and Sekoya selections focus on jumbo sizing, bloom retention, and firmness for maritime transit. Standard packing formats include 125g, 250g, and 500g ventilated PET clamshells, with GlobalGAP and SMETA certification plus cold treatment options for selected markets.
Commercial specifications
Formats, quality targets, and packing detail
Structured export detail for formulation review, quality alignment, packaging sign-off, and procurement planning.
Processing formats
Commercial formats available for export programs and formulation work.
Quality parameters
Core controls buyers typically need aligned before qualification and scale-up.
Export packaging
Standard pack structures used to move product through export handling.
Seasonality context
Seasonality context
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April sourcing view
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Fruits
Blueberries
Not availableJuly - March (Peak: Sep - Nov)Next: JulyThis line is outside its active harvest window in April. The next open month is July.
Fruits
Blueberries
This line is outside its active harvest window in April. The next open month is July.
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April buyer readout
1 inactive this month1 lines are currently inactive. Plan forward: Blueberries in July. Submit quotation requirements now for season-opening priority allocation.