15 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Blueberries
15 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Blueberries
15 World’s Biggest Country
Producers of Blueberries – According to the FAO Statistical Corporate
Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026, there were 15 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Blueberries in 2024. Basically, this plant has many uses for human
health and many people in the world consume these fruits. Morphologically, the
blueberry is a perennial flowering shrub plant
with the origin of the plant is thought to be South American, and estimates of
species numbers range from 150 to 450 (Retamales and Hancock, 2018).
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Taxonomically,
Blueberries can be included into some biological aspects Subdivision:
Spermatophyta; Class: Magnoliopsida; Superorder: Asteranae; Order: Ericales;
Family: Ericaceae; Genus: Vaccinium L. Because it was included in the Ericaceae
family, blueberries have close relationship with cranberries (Vaccinium subg.
Oxycoccus), Rhododendron, Vitis-idaea (lingonberry), Myrtillus (bilberry), and
others. Commonly, most blueberry fruit production comes from cultivars derived
from Vaccinium corymbosum L. (highbush blueberry), Vaccinium virgatum
Ait. (rabbiteye blueberry; syn. V. ashei Reade) and Vaccinium
angustifolium Ait. (lowbush blueberry) (Retamales and Hancock, 2018).
The World’s Production, Harvested Areas, and Yield of Blueberries From 1962 to 2024
|
Years |
World's Area Harvested of Blueberries |
World's Production of Blueberries |
Yield of Blueberries |
|
(Hectare) |
(Tons) |
(Tons/ Hectare (T/ha)) |
|
|
1961 |
3,023 |
35,091 |
11.61 |
|
1962 |
2,969 |
30,048 |
10.12 |
|
1963 |
4,147 |
36,251 |
8.74 |
|
1964 |
3,511 |
38,370 |
10.93 |
|
1965 |
3,094 |
33,416 |
10.80 |
|
1966 |
9,363 |
48,367 |
5.17 |
|
1967 |
8,163 |
41,404 |
5.07 |
|
1968 |
6,173 |
35,380 |
5.73 |
|
1969 |
21,050 |
62,328 |
2.96 |
|
1970 |
20,920 |
60,749 |
2.90 |
|
1971 |
23,700 |
61,515 |
2.60 |
|
1972 |
21,602 |
55,459 |
2.57 |
|
1973 |
28,032 |
76,000 |
2.71 |
|
1974 |
22,652 |
62,164 |
2.74 |
|
1975 |
22,742 |
62,205 |
2.74 |
|
1976 |
23,955 |
64,825 |
2.71 |
|
1977 |
19,758 |
56,813 |
2.88 |
|
1978 |
23,578 |
65,422 |
2.77 |
|
1979 |
23,564 |
71,287 |
3.03 |
|
1980 |
24,460 |
73,769 |
3.02 |
|
1981 |
26,484 |
85,310 |
3.22 |
|
1982 |
32,250 |
92,935 |
2.88 |
|
1983 |
33,937 |
98,050 |
2.89 |
|
1984 |
31,416 |
85,206 |
2.71 |
|
1985 |
34,746 |
103,226 |
2.97 |
|
1986 |
33,306 |
99,115 |
2.98 |
|
1987 |
37,133 |
110,949 |
2.99 |
|
1988 |
35,899 |
115,016 |
3.20 |
|
1989 |
41,218 |
112,893 |
2.74 |
|
1990 |
43,459 |
133,188 |
3.06 |
|
1991 |
50,231 |
125,032 |
2.49 |
|
1992 |
39,799 |
114,695 |
2.88 |
|
1993 |
41,842 |
143,429 |
3.43 |
|
1994 |
41,754 |
134,105 |
3.21 |
|
1995 |
44,083 |
157,000 |
3.56 |
|
1996 |
46,245 |
158,520 |
3.43 |
|
1997 |
48,737 |
174,325 |
3.58 |
|
1998 |
49,349 |
158,406 |
3.21 |
|
1999 |
52,026 |
205,592 |
3.95 |
|
2000 |
54,859 |
211,326 |
3.85 |
|
2001 |
53,727 |
231,848 |
4.32 |
|
2002 |
56,009 |
202,423 |
3.61 |
|
2003 |
58,488 |
218,476 |
3.74 |
|
2004 |
59,883 |
238,455 |
3.98 |
|
2005 |
68,221 |
256,906 |
3.77 |
|
2006 |
73,901 |
286,654 |
3.88 |
|
2007 |
76,255 |
291,665 |
3.82 |
|
2008 |
81,684 |
353,654 |
4.33 |
|
2009 |
80,349 |
383,518 |
4.77 |
|
2010 |
84,721 |
388,388 |
4.58 |
|
2011 |
90,843 |
444,346 |
4.89 |
|
2012 |
97,519 |
490,370 |
5.03 |
|
2013 |
104,644 |
526,324 |
5.03 |
|
2014 |
109,933 |
628,846 |
5.72 |
|
2015 |
111,813 |
645,240 |
5.77 |
|
2016 |
121,191 |
752,663 |
6.21 |
|
2017 |
123,432 |
721,907 |
5.85 |
|
2018 |
136,263 |
825,644 |
6.06 |
|
2019 |
156,951 |
1,040,127 |
6.63 |
|
2020 |
164,157 |
1,042,910 |
6.35 |
|
2021 |
184,880 |
1,204,039 |
6.51 |
|
2022 |
187,839 |
1,307,937 |
6.96 |
|
2023 |
191,214 |
1,209,654 |
6.33 |
|
2024 |
197,605 |
1,392,534 |
7.05 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2026 |
|||
Based on the World statistics of Blueberries from
1961 to 2024, the production, harvested areas, and Yield has increased
substantially. In 1961, the world’s production of blueberries reached 35
thousand tons with world harvested areas around 3
thousand hectares (ha). Meanwhile, after more than 60 years, precisely in 2024,
the world’s production of blueberries increased to 1.39 million tons with
world’s harvested areas around 197 thousand hectares (ha). Meanwhile, the yield
of blueberries also increased from 2.96 tons/hectares (t/ha) in 1969 and became
7.05 tons / hectares in 2024.
The World’s Production of Blueberries Based on Continental Region in 2024
|
Continent |
Production of Blueberries in 2024 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
57,382 |
|
Americas |
1,098,931 |
|
Asia |
666 |
|
Europe |
204,168 |
|
Oceania |
31,387 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2026 |
|
In the Worldwide Statistical Database in 2024, based on continental regions, the
production of blueberries is still concentrated in Americas and Europe regions.
The Americas can produce 1,098,931 tons.
Meanwhile, Europe can produce around 204,168 tons. Furthermore, Oceania,
Asia and Africa produce minor production with output around 31 thousand tons, 6
hundred tons, and 57 thousand tons, respectively.
The Rank of 15 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Blueberries
|
Ranks |
Country |
Production of Blueberries in 2024 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
United
States of America |
401,970 |
|
2 |
Peru |
353,600 |
|
3 |
Canada |
165,608 |
|
4 |
Chile |
97,219 |
|
5 |
Mexico |
80,534 |
|
6 |
Poland |
62,000 |
|
7 |
Spain |
60,950 |
|
8 |
Morocco |
53,751 |
|
9 |
Australia |
27,540 |
|
10 |
Portugal |
22,850 |
|
11 |
Germany |
15,090 |
|
12 |
Italy |
10,360 |
|
13 |
France |
8,621 |
|
14 |
The
Netherlands |
6,910 |
|
15 |
Romania |
5,000 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2026 |
||
Brief description of 15 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Blueberries
1.United States of America
The United
States of America still became the world’s biggest country producer of Blueberries in 2024. According to the FAO Statistical
Database in 2026, the USA’s Blueberries production reached 401,970 tons in
2024. Genetically, there are some varieties of blueberry cultivated in the
United States. These varieties are lowbush, northern highbush, southern
highbush, rabbiteye, and half-high.
Geographically, based on the USDA database in
2024, there are some states in the USA that have become the main production
areas of Blueberries. Some of the states are Georgia with 21 thousand acres of
harvested area, Michigan with 20 thousand acres of harvested area, Washington
with 16 thousand acres of harvested area, Oregon with 13 thousand acres, North
Carolina with 8 thousand acres, California with 7 thousand acres, and Florida
with 5 thousand acres. As of 2026, the United States remains a global leader in
both production and consumption contributing nearly USD 9.1 billion annually to
the U.S. economy.
2.Peru
Peru became the 2nd world’s biggest
country producer of Blueberries in 2024. According to the FAO Statistical
Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026, the production of Blueberries from Peru reached 353
thousand tons. In fact, for the 2025/2026 season, the export forecasts project volumes of
Blueberries from Peru are more than 370,000 to 400,000 metric tons, making
Peru's critical role in the global supply chain of Blueberries. Geographically,
Blueberry production in Peru can be found in several regions including La Libertad,
Lambayeque, Ica, Lima / Ancash. Specifically, La Libertad still became the main
region of Blueberries production areas contributing around 48% of Peru's
national production of blueberries, followed by Lambayeque contributing around
24% of Peru's Blueberries, Ica with contribution of 14% and Lima / Ancash with
contribution less than 10%. In terms of genetic
aspects, there are some popular cultivated
blueberries in Peru and Ventura and Biloxi are some popular varieties cultivated in
Peru.
3.Canada
Canada also became one of the world’s largest
country producers of Blueberries in 2024. According to FAO Statistical
Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026, the production of Blueberries from Canada
reached 165,608 tons. Commonly, in Canada, some types of Blueberries are
Lowbush Blueberries and Highbush Blueberries. Geographically, the main
cultivation area of Lowbush is located in
Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Meanwhile, the
cultivation area of Highbush is located mostly
in British Columbia, contributing around 95% of Canada's highbush production.
As a nation which has one of the world's highest per-capita consumers of
blueberries, Canada must import heavily from Peru, Mexico, and Chile to fulfill
the huge demand of Blueberry Consumption during the winter season.
4.Chile
Chile is the 4th world’s biggest country producer
of Blueberries and remains one of the world's top blueberry exporters in 2024.
According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026, the
production of blueberries from Chile reached 97,219 tons. Geographically, in
Chile, the growing areas of Blueberries located in Maule, Ñuble, Bío Bío, La
Araucanía, Los Ríos, Los Lagos, Coquimbo, and Valparaíso but the main growing
areas which bigger production of Blueberries than others can be found in Maule,
Ñuble, and Bío Bío. Genetically, in Chile, growers/ farmers are usually
planting some varieties of Blueberries like Sekoya Pop, Magnífica, O’Neal,
Duke, and Legacy. Based on climatic conditions, the peak harvesting time of
Blueberries occurs in December and January.
5.Mexico
Mexico is the 5th World’s Biggest
Country Producer of Blueberries in 2024. According to the FAO Statistical
Corporate Database in 2024, the production of Mexico’s Blueberries reached
80,544 tons. Geographically, Major blueberry production area concentrated in
the state of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Sinaloa. Of these growing states above,
Jalisco still becomes the largest contributor with around 50% of Peru’s Blueberry. Furthermore, some minor areas of
blueberries in Mexico are located in
Guanajuato, Baja California, and Puebla.
6.Poland
Poland also became one of the world’s
biggest country producers of Blueberries
especially in highbush from Europe Nations. According to the FAO Statistical Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026, the production of
Poland’s Blueberries reached 62,00 tons. This country is still the biggest
producer and exporter of Blueberry. Specifically, Poland exports 30–40% of its blueberry production to other countries.
Agronomically, The High-Bush Blueberry is one of the types of blueberries that
are planted in Poland with some of the cultivated
blueberry’s varieties/ cultivars in Poland are Bluecrop, Duke, Chandler, Aurora
& Liberty.
7. Spain
Besides Poland, Spain also has huge production of
Blueberries and become one of the biggest country producers of Blueberries from
Europe Nations in 2024. According to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database in
2026, the production of Blueberries from Matador country reached 60,9500 tons.
Geographically, the production of Spanish Blueberries comes from Andalusia with
the Province of Huelva still the biggest area of cultivation contributing approximately more than 90% of Spain’s total
blueberry production. Furthermore, the smaller areas of blueberries production
can be found in Northern Spain (Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria). In terms of
genetic aspects, Rocio, Victory, or Spring High, Star, Ventura, and Snowchaser
are some of the popular varieties of Blueberries cultivated in Spain. Caused by
climatic conditions, the harvesting Peak Season of
Blueberries in Spain occurs in March to May.
8.Morocco
Morocco is the world’s biggest country producer of
Blueberries from
the African Region in 2024. Statistically, the
production of Morocco’s Blueberries reached 53,751 tons. Geographically, in
Morocco, some cultivation areas of Blueberries can be found in Loukos Gharb,
Agadir in the center-north and Dakhla to the south. In terms of genetic
aspects, some main varieties grown and cultivated in Morocco are Kirra, Coria,
Rocio, Sekoya Pop, Atlas, Dupree, Ventura, Jupiter, Sekoya, and Corrina.
9.Australia
Australia has huge production of blueberries in 2024. Based on the Data from FAO Statistical Database
(FAOSTAT) in 2026, total production of Blueberries from Australia reached
27,540 tons. In terms of Geographical aspects, the cultivation of blueberries
from Australia spread across diverse geographic regions—from the Atherton
Tablelands in Queensland to North-West Tasmania.
10.Portugal
Portugal is the 10th biggest producer in 2024.
According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026, the
production of Blueberries from Portugal reached 22,850 tons in 2024.
Geographically, the blueberries cultivation areas in Portugal can be found in
several regions such as Alentejo, Odemira and the Tagus Valley.
11.Germany
Germany is the 11th biggest producer in 2024.
According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026, the
production of Blueberry from Germany reached 15,090 tons. Geographically,
Lower Saxony is the center of German blueberry cultivation, and more than 70
percent of national production comes from this bundesland. Furthermore, beside
Lower Saxony, the blueberries growing areas can be found in Potsdam-Mittelmark.
Agronomically, in Germany, the harvest season of blueberries runs from late June
to September and experiencing the peak time in July and August. Related to
Blueberries industry in Germany, although Germany has huge production of
blueberries, Germany still import Blueberries from other nations because in
this country, Germans love the blueberries and still become one of the most
popular fruits with per capita consumption of bush berries (dominated by
blueberries and raspberries) is roughly 5 kg per year.
12.Italy
Italy is the 12th world’s biggest producer of
Blueberries in 2024. According to the FAO Statistical Corporate
Database in 2026, the production of blueberries from Italy reached 10,360 tons.
Geographically, in Italy, the main cultivation areas of blueberries in Italy
are concentrated in Trentino, Piedmont (Cuneo), Lombardy (Valtellina), and
Veneto (Verona). In Italy, some popular blueberry varieties are Northern Varieties: Duke, Draper, Bluecrop, Liberty, and
Ventura. In terms of climatic conditions in
Italy, the peak time of blueberries harvesting runs from June to August.
13. France
In the year 2024, the production of
Blueberries from France reached 8,621 tons. Geographically, in France, the
cultivation of Blueberries is located in
several administrative regions, including Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Pays de la Loire,
Brittany, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and Grand Est. Of all that cultivation area
regions, Nouvelle-Aquitaine still becomes the leading region, contributing 60%
of France's Blueberries national production. In terms of genetic aspects,
some popular blueberries cultivated in France are Duke, Draper, Bluecrop, and
Rabbiteye.
14. The Netherlands
The Netherlands also has production of Blueberries around 6,910 tons in 2024 according to the FAOSTAT database in 2026. Geographically, in the Netherlands, the cultivation areas of Blueberries can be found in the Limburg province. Related to genetic aspects, in the Netherlands, Farmers or Growers planted some of the Blueberry’s varieties such as Bluecrop, Duke, Liberty, Draper, and Aurora.
15. Romania
Statistically,
according to
the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in
2026, the production of Romanian’s blueberries reached 5,000 tons.
Geographically, in Roma the major plantation region of Blueberries can be found
in Transylvania with 319.7 hectares (ha), followed by Muntenia with 120.9
hectares (ha) and Maramures with 79.4 hectares (ha). Furthermore, some minor
cultivation areas of Blueberries in Romania can be found in Moldova with 39.2
hectares (ha), Crisana with 34 hectares (ha), Banat with 29.6 hectares (ha),
Oltenia with 25.4 hectares (ha) and Bucovina 2 hectares (ha) (Asănică et al.,
2016). Genetically, some blueberries can be found in Rumania, namely Duke,
Bluecrop, Elliott, Aurora, Liberty.
The Histogram Summary of 10 World's Largest Country Producers of Blueberries in 2024
The Table Summary of 10 World's Largest Country Producers of Blueberries in 2024
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