Blueberries are native to North America and are grown throughout the United States. They can be divided into two categories: cultivated, which tend to be larger, and wild, which are typically smaller.

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In 2024, about 90 percent of U.S. blueberries were cultivated, with production reaching a record 789.5 million pounds, valued at US$1.15 billion. The top three producing states—Washington, Oregon, and Georgia—accounted for nearly two-thirds of this total. Around 55 percent of cultivated blueberries were sold on the fresh market, though the share varied by state. About one-quarter of Washington’s crop went to the fresh market, compared with 55 percent in Oregon and 63 percent in Georgia.

In contrast, almost all harvested wild blueberries are destined for processing, primarily freezing. Wild blueberry production in 2024 totaled 90.8 million pounds, valued at US$49.3 million. These varieties are native to Maine, which accounted for 100 percent of the reported U.S. wild blueberry production in 2024.

This information comes from the USDA Economic Research Service Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook, July 2025.

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