2011 Oregon Blueberry Industry Facts at a Glance

Oregon Blueberries – Total Pounds Harvested:

2010 – 54.1 million pounds
2009 – 47.2 million pounds
2008 – 43.0 million pounds
2007 – 44.7 million pounds
2006 – 35.4 million pounds
2005 – 34.1 million pounds
2004 – 34.1 million pounds
2003 – 23.5 million pounds


Oregon Blueberry Fresh Market Production:

2010 – 24.6 million pounds
2009 – 20.8 million pounds
2008 – 17.1 million pounds
2007 – 14.3 million pounds
2006 – 11.5 million pounds
2005 – 11.3 million pounds
2004 – 11.8 million pounds
2003 – 8.5 million pounds


Oregon Blueberry Processed Market Production:

2010 – 27.2 million pounds
2009 – 23.7 million pounds
2008 – 23.4 million pounds
2007 – 28.0 million pounds
2006 – 21.6 million pounds
2005 – 20.6 million pounds
2004 – 20.5 million pounds
2003 – 13.3 million pounds


Oregon Blueberry On Farm Sales:

2010 – 2.3 million pounds
2009 – 2.7 million pounds
2008 – 2.5 million pounds
2007 – 2.4 million pounds
2006 – 2.3 million pounds
2005 – 2.2 million pounds
2004 – 1.8 million pounds
2003 – 1.7 million pounds


Oregon Blueberry Production Acreage:

2011 – 7,600 acres
2010 – 7,100 acres
2009 – 6,500 acres
2008 – 6,100 acres
2007 – 5,600 acres
2006 – 4,800 acres
2005 – 4,400 acres
2004 – 3,800 acres
2003 – 3,500 acres
2002 – 2,800 acres


Number of Oregon Blueberry Growers:

300 growers
Typical Blueberry Farm Size:
Approximately 10 acres
Popular Oregon Blueberry Varieties:
Berkeley, Bluetta, Bluejay, Bluecrop, Duke, Earliblue, Elliott, Jersey, Powder Blue and Rubel


Health Benefits Linked to Blueberries:

Antioxidants for Disease Protection, Improved Vision, Clearing Arteries, Enhanced Memory, Promoting Weight Control, Strengthening Blood Vessels, Stopping Urinary Tract Infections, Reversing Age-Related Physical/Mental Declines


Nations Importing Oregon Blueberries:

Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom


Blueberries in the Field:

Bloom Period: Late April to Late May
Fruit Development: June and July
Harvest: July to September
Post-Harvest Growth: September to mid-October


Blueberry Vitamins and Minerals:

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, Niacin, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Potassium, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Sodium


Blueberry Uses and Applications:

Pies, cakes, toppings, fillings, cereals, muffins, salads, yogurts, ice creams, breads, bagels, pastries, jams, preserves, cookie dough and bread dough, fruit drinks, milk shakes, baby foods, snack bars, pancakes, waffles, trail mixes, concentrates and fresh or frozen as a snack by themselves.