Top Blueberry Producing Countries

Blueberries, native to North America, have a rich agricultural history that dates back centuries, with indigenous peoples harvesting wild varieties long before European colonization. The commercial cultivation of blueberries began in the early 20th century, thanks largely to the pioneering work of Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, who developed the first domesticated highbush blueberry plants in New Jersey, USA, around 1911. Today, the United States remains the world’s leading producer of blueberries, particularly in states like Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and New Jersey. Canada, especially the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec, is another top producer, focusing on both wild (lowbush) and cultivated (highbush) varieties. In recent decades, blueberry farming has expanded globally, with countries such as Chile, Peru, Spain, Poland, and Germany emerging as major producers due to favorable climates and growing export demand. This international growth has transformed blueberries from a regional North American crop into a globally traded superfruit.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat