China's blueberry cultivation area has been expanding rapidly. Statistical data indicate that the current planting area has reached 1.5 million mu (approximately 100,000 hectares), maintaining a consistent growth trend, with substrate cultivation methods showing particularly significant expansion. At the Blueberry Industry Conference held in Chengjiang on October 16, participants shared the latest industry developments.
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Customs data reveal that China's blueberry imports increased from 5,600 metric tons in 2022 to 38,700 metric tons in 2024. Peru remains China's largest supplier of blueberries, exporting 34,600 metric tons to China in 2024, followed by Chile. At the same time, China's blueberry exports have experienced leapfrog growth, surging from 177.90 metric tons in 2022 to 2,592.29 metric tons in 2024—an increase of nearly 15 times. Key export destinations include Hong Kong (China), Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, and Thailand.
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Located within the one-hour economic circle of Kunming, Chengjiang has now achieved a blueberry cultivation area of 23,500 mu (about 1,567 hectares), with an annual output of approximately 30,000 metric tons and a total production value exceeding RMB 2.3 billion. Local blueberries hit the market as early as the end of November each year, giving the region a distinct advantage in terms of timing.
Improvements in the logistics system have injected new momentum into the industry. According to the head of SF Express, the volume of blueberries shipped via SF Express has surged from 50,000 parcels in 2018 to 10.17 million parcels in 2025, with 6-box packs weighing between 500 grams and 1 kilogram being the most common. Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Chengdu are the main destination cities. Cross-border shipping has also accelerated significantly, with continuously optimized delivery times to cities such as Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Tokyo.
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During the conference, the "Yunnan Chengjiang Blueberry Industry Index" was also released, aiming to provide industry participants with more precise data references and decision-making support.
