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U.S. imports of Chilean blueberries totaled 45,982 metric tons in 2022, up from 42,458 metric tons in 2021 and up from 42,608 metric tons in 2020.

In 2022, U.S. imports of Chilean blueberries were reported from August through April, with peak supplies in January and February.

The value of U.S. imports of Chilean blueberries totaled $4,605 per metric ton in 2022, down slightly from $4,675 per metric ton in 2021 but up from $4,533 per metric ton in 2020.

Chile provided 19% by volume of U.S. imports of fresh blueberries in 2022, down from 20% in 2021 and down from 23% in 2020, according to the USDA.

U.S. imports of Chilean blueberries (metric tons):

2018: 62,185 metric tons;
2019: 51,701 metric tons;
2020: 42,608 metric tons;
2021: 42,458 metric tons; and
2022: 45,982 metric tons.

Source: USDA

Unit value of U.S. imports of Chilean blueberries ($ per metric ton):

2018: $5,153.
2019: $4,827.
2020: $4,533.
2021: $4,675.
2022: $4,605.

Source: thepacker.com