United States Blueberry Market Size

US Blueberry Market Analysis

The United States blueberry market is projected to register a CAGR of 2.1% during the forecast period.

• Blueberries are majorly grown in temperate zones in more than 38 states of the United States. The trade of blueberries is in the form of wild and cultivated. Blueberry bushes can grow all over the United States, and farmers in 26 states produce blueberries commercially. More than 98% of that production happens in just 10 states, spanning the country from coast to coast: Oregon, Washington, Georgia, Michigan, California, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, and Minnesota. Among these, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida were among the top eight producing states, with 20,600 acres, 7,400 acres, and 5,700 acres harvested, respectively, representing one-third of all US blueberry acreage in 2022. These farmers play a crucial role in keeping fresh blueberries on grocery store shelves throughout the year, especially during our winter months.
• In 2022, The government invested an additional USD 100,000 in the Blueberry Pollination Expansion Program to support blueberry growers who keep bees to pollinate their crops, which are essential to the production of blueberries and other crops. Blueberry growers may apply for funding to expand the number of hives they keep or purchase equipment to improve efficiency in their bee operations to strengthen the blueberry market in the coming years.
• The major factors driving the blueberry market in the United States include increasing preference toward superfruits and foods containing antioxidants, growth in the retail market for fresh berries, increased use of blueberries in the beverage and confectionery sectors, and enhanced adoption in the beauty and personal care segment.