+102 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 08104050 were up 102% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€595.8 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat235.9 EUR million
EU exports of CN 08104050 to countries outside the EU were worth €235.9 million in 2025.
Eurostat597.4 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 08104050 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €597.4 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +102% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted -1% since 2020.
What this market covers
Fresh, frozen and dried blueberries sold for eating and for use in bakery, dairy and drink products. Buyers are supermarkets, food makers and food service firms.
Typical segments
- Fresh blueberries
- Frozen blueberries
- Dried blueberries
- Wild blueberries
Who buys
- Supermarkets
- Food manufacturers
- Food service operators
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Peru | 593.1 EUR million |
| Morocco | 296.6 EUR million |
| Chile | 150.7 EUR million |
| South Africa | 76.4 EUR million |
| Serbia | 30.3 EUR million |
| Zimbabwe | 14.9 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €1.21 billion of products under CN code 08104050 (Fresh fruit of species Vaccinium macrocarpum and Vaccinium corymbosum) from outside the EU in 2025. | 1.21 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 08104050 were up 102% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€595.8 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +102 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 08104050 to countries outside the EU were worth €235.9 million in 2025. | 235.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 08104050 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €597.4 million in 2025. | 597.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Peru was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 08104050 to the EU in 2025, with €593.1 million, or 49% of extra-EU imports. | 593.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 08104050 to the United States were €0 thousand in 2025. | 0 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 08104050 was €5.94 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 5.94 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Netherlands was the largest EU exporter of CN 08104050 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €116.3 million. | 116.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 9,934 enterprises in NACE class C1039 (Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables) in 2023. | 9,934 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1039 had net turnover of €64.80 billion in 2023. | 64.80 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1039 employed 208,500 people across the EU in 2023. | 208,500 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 927 private establishments in NAICS 111334 (Berry (except strawberry) farming) in 2025. | 927 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 111334 employed an average of 20,434 people in US private industry in 2025. | 20,434 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 111334 changed by -1% between 2020 (20,664 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -1 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 111334 was $38,490 in 2025. | 38,490 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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- 2
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Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
- 5
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The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
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Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU blueberries market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €1.21 billion of goods under CN 08104050 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €235.9 million.
Where does the EU import blueberries from?
Peru was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Morocco, Chile, South Africa.
What is the average import price of blueberries in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €5.94 per kilogram for CN 08104050 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most blueberries?
Netherlands led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Poland, Spain.
How many US companies are in the blueberries industry?
BLS counts 927 private establishments in NAICS 111334 (Berry (except strawberry) farming), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the blueberries industry?
Eurostat counts 9,934 enterprises in NACE class C1039 (Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 08104050, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1205459784
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 08104050, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 595846484; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1205459784
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 08104050, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 235854803
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 08104050, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 597369133
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 08104050, partner PE, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 593099241
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 08104050, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 74
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 08104050, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1205459784, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 2030067
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter NL, product 08104050, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 116311958
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1039, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 9934
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1039, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 64803
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1039, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 208500
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 111334, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 111334, annual_avg_estabs 927
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 111334, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 111334, annual_avg_emplvl 20434
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 111334, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 20664; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 20434
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 111334, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 111334, avg_annual_pay 38490
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