BY THE NUMBERS
BC is naturally big on the world blueberry scene.
With over 80 years of blueberry growing experience, British Columbia, Canada
is now one of the largest highbush blueberry suppliers in the world.
11000
Hectares of highbush blueberries are under cultivation in British Columbia
600+
Growers in 2019 produced 86,000 tonnes (over 190 million pounds) of blueberries
96%
BC produces 96% of Canadian highbush blueberries and Canada is one of the top ten largest producers of highbush blueberries
$7 billion
The economic impact on the BC economy
Learn more about what the BC Blueberry Council is doing to boost our economy.
Powered by nature – Our story.
BC’s pure waters, clean air, rich soils and moderate climate create perfect growing conditions for blueberries. The British Columbia Blueberry Council represents more than 600 growers of premium quality highbush blueberries, producing an average of 165 million lbs annually. British Columbia is one of the largest highbush blueberry growing regions in the world, making blueberries Canada’s number one small fruit export. Every berry grown and harvested in BC brings natural energy and superfood health to recipes, tables, kitchens and berry snackers.