Blueberry growers and importers deliver a powerhouse crop that contributes nearly $9.1 billion in annual economic impact to the U.S. economy, or nearly $25 million every day, according to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC).

“The new reports reaffirm what our industry has long recognized—blueberry growers have a powerful and positive impact on the U.S. economy,” said Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC. “Thanks to the ongoing commitment of growers and our import partners, blueberries are available to consumers year-round, contributing to spending that helps create and maintain thousands of jobs and delivers billions in economic activity nationwide.”

 Eight states lead the way in U.S. highbush blueberry production, each contributing significantly to their state’s local economy and to the industry's overall economic footprint. According to the 2025 study, these states account for a substantial share of economic impact and jobs created:

To meet strong, year-round consumer demand, the U.S. relies on imported blueberries from trusted trade partners in Canada, Chile, Mexico and Peru. These imports complement domestic production during seasonal gaps, keeping blueberries in front of consumers in the produce section, and contributing significantly to the U.S. economy.

According to the 2025 economic impact study, imported blueberries account for nearly $2.4 billion in annual U.S. economic impact, the creation of 12,415 full-time equivalent U.S. jobs, $876.2 million in U.S. labour income, and $84.8 million in indirect business taxes generated by importer spending.

Although these blueberries are grown abroad, the business activity they generate occurs within the U.S., through handling, transportation, distribution and sales. These transactions help create and sustain American jobs and contribute to U.S. labour income and tax revenues, demonstrating how global supply relationships drive domestic economic value.

The country-by-country breakdown of imported blueberry contributions is as follows:

Source: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Association July 8, 2025 news release