1、INSIGHTSINTOTHE SOUTH AFRICAN BLUEBERRY INDUSTRYTONNES EXPORTED PER SEASON We exported 22600 tonnes(60/40 sea air freight)in the 2024 season(compared to 21200 tonnes in 2023),with just under 25000 tonnes(24374 to be exact)estimated for this season.202520242023AS ITSTANDS.Current ProductionDataUnited
2、 Kingdom36%Netherlands30%United Arab Emirates7%Germany6%Singapore4%Hong Kong,China3%Spain3%Malaysia2%Other9%South Africa Export Destinations 2024Southern Africa Production WeeksExport Volumes Southern AfricaAirfreightvs Seafreight1416875160973883654323655431121542263257592733840200040006000800010000
3、120001400016000Sea TonsAir TonsSea TonsAir TonsSea TonsAir Tons22/23 23/2424/25Blueberry Exports from South Africa by Sea/AirEuropeUKMiddle EastFar East&AfricaIndean Ocean IslandsSouthern Africa Growing RegionsREGIONAL BLUEBERRY PLANTATIONS South Africa has2610has(53%/47%South/North)planted,and we s
4、ee a renewed uptake from growers with the latest genetics being available.Zimbabwe 800 hasBreeding Programs Active in Southern Africa BerryWorld(Mostly MBO Varieties from Australia)OzBlu(Jointly owned by United Exports)Fall Creek(Fall Creek&Sekoya varieties)TopFruit(U.G.,IQB&New Zealand P&F varietie
5、s)Driscolls(Driscolls&Costa varieties)Planasa(Spain)Active Breeding ProgramsVariety Trends in Southern AfricaMarket DemandShelf life,Firmer,Crunchy,Sweeter,Big Size(market depending)Grower PrioritiesFirmness,storage ability,fruit quality,ease of picking,Production!New GeneticsEarly production,fruit
6、quality&size,shelf life,consumer preferenceVariety Traits a distinguishing quality or characteristic,especially one belonging to a varietyPlant TraitsEarly production,primocane type,evergreen/no chill,adaptabilityBranding SellsWhats New!Planting Trends in Sout