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Fresh Chayote Market Overview 2026

HS Code
070999
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Chayote market coverage spans 141 countries.
  • 383 exporter companies and 468 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 9,199 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 15 countries.
  • 1 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Chayote

Analyze 9,199 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Chayote.

Fresh Chayote Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Chayote to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Chayote: Philippines (-86.3%), Panama (-61.8%), India (+48.7%).

Fresh Chayote Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Chayote country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Chayote transaction unit prices: El Salvador (2.35 USD / kg), Guatemala (0.85 USD / kg), Costa Rica (0.71 USD / kg), India (0.65 USD / kg), Vietnam (0.63 USD / kg), 4 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Mexico-29.3%5,0910.85 USD / kg (2,170,706.645 kg)0.79 USD / kg (1,788,276.594 kg)0.67 USD / kg (1,833,059.428 kg)0.54 USD / kg (4,146,260.603 kg)0.55 USD / kg (4,981,362.573 kg)0.59 USD / kg (3,252,150.72 kg)
Costa Rica-7.0%3,2200.70 USD / kg (3,713,172.159 kg)0.68 USD / kg (3,404,948.333 kg)- (-)- (-)0.75 USD / kg (4,089,607.903 kg)0.71 USD / kg (4,492,826.262 kg)
Guatemala-9.0%570.45 USD / kg (1,926,516 kg)0.27 USD / kg (1,126,273 kg)0.27 USD / kg (1,307,699 kg)- (-)1.77 USD / kg (49,840 kg)0.85 USD / kg (150,790 kg)
Panama-61.8%40- (-)- (-)0.66 USD / kg (-)0.66 USD / kg (6,014.69 kg)0.60 USD / kg (45,958.11 kg)0.51 USD / kg (33,657.8 kg)
India+48.7%5840.59 USD / kg (31,844.3 kg)0.70 USD / kg (43,740.3 kg)0.75 USD / kg (71,121.7 kg)0.63 USD / kg (82,146.8 kg)0.68 USD / kg (87,576 kg)0.65 USD / kg (47,802.9 kg)
Vietnam+11.4%860.65 USD / kg (135 kg)0.64 USD / kg (88 kg)0.70 USD / kg (101 kg)0.63 USD / kg (168 kg)0.66 USD / kg (63 kg)0.63 USD / kg (128 kg)
Brazil-5- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
El Salvador+26.0%7- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)1.86 USD / kg (49,850 kg)2.35 USD / kg (26,787 kg)
China-98- (-)0.10 USD / kg (315,015 kg)- (-)0.09 USD / kg (516,510 kg)0.09 USD / kg (536,000 kg)0.10 USD / kg (490,500 kg)
Philippines-86.3%2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.24 USD / kg (125 kg)
Fresh Chayote Global Supply Chain Coverage
851 companies
383 exporters and 468 importers are mapped for Fresh Chayote.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Chayote, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Fresh Chayote Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

383 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Chayote. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Chayote Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

1 premium Fresh Chayote suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Productos Agropecuarios VISA S.A.
Costa Rica
OthersFood ManufacturingCrop Production
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Fresh Chayote Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 383 total exporter companies in the Fresh Chayote supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingOthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleOthersFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Fresh Chayote Global Exporter Coverage
383 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Chayote supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Chayote (HS Code 070999) in 2024

For Fresh Chayote in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Netherlands146,249,099.53 kg567,583,504.938 USDView →
2Italy201,716,035 kg527,970,290.947 USDView →
3Mexico402,033,325 kg361,417,840 USDView →
4Spain124,083,682.796 kg213,360,175.906 USDView →
5United States144,715,615 kg213,258,956 USDView →
6Egypt34,384,846.864 kg99,291,723.277 USDView →
7India110,999,563 kg87,951,555.444 USDView →
8Uzbekistan78,453,081.454 kg55,523,422.94 USDView →
9Germany13,214,248 kg38,540,319.957 USDView →
10Belgium45,031,645.42 kg35,934,625.553 USDView →

Fresh Chayote Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Chayote Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

468 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Chayote demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Chayote Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 468 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Chayote. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Ireland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-04-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionShipping And Water TransportFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
468 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Chayote.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Chayote buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Chayote (HS Code 070999) in 2024

For Fresh Chayote in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1United States470,798,880 kg503,373,731 USDView →
2Hong Kong363,544,980 kg435,074,434.117 USDView →
3Germany146,583,317.975 kg433,108,055.445 USDView →
4Netherlands257,013,481.975 kg360,950,393.589 USDView →
5Canada120,116,456.227 kg214,466,658.485 USDView →
6Belgium40,205,599.38 kg91,847,429.09 USDView →
7Poland31,938,240 kg85,445,007 USDView →
8Sweden29,734,067.411 kg56,627,983.437 USDView →
9Switzerland14,567,926.605 kg52,769,813.061 USDView →
10Italy25,319,086 kg49,376,928.035 USDView →

Fresh Chayote Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Chayote origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Chayote

Fresh Chayote Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Chayote wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Chayote wholesale unit prices: Thailand (1.34 USD / kg), Mexico (0.82 USD / kg), Costa Rica (0.56 USD / kg), Brazil (0.49 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Mexico1.03 USD / kg1.10 USD / kg1.00 USD / kg0.83 USD / kg0.86 USD / kg0.82 USD / kg
Costa Rica0.55 USD / kg0.54 USD / kg0.57 USD / kg0.64 USD / kg0.59 USD / kg0.56 USD / kg
Brazil0.29 USD / kg0.31 USD / kg0.43 USD / kg0.47 USD / kg0.51 USD / kg0.49 USD / kg
Philippines0.19 USD / kg0.13 USD / kg0.16 USD / kg---
Thailand1.10 USD / kg1.09 USD / kg1.23 USD / kg1.68 USD / kg1.53 USD / kg1.34 USD / kg

Fresh Chayote Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Chayote wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Mexico0.95 USD / kg0.24 USD / kg2.10 USD / kg-10.8%View →
2Costa Rica0.64 USD / kg0.48 USD / kg0.96 USD / kg-7.3%View →
3Brazil0.44 USD / kg0.08 USD / kg1.21 USD / kg+5.3%View →
4Philippines0.18 USD / kg0.13 USD / kg0.23 USD / kg-65.5%View →
5Thailand1.25 USD / kg0.72 USD / kg3.40 USD / kg-11.3%View →

Latest Fresh Chayote Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Chayote wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-03-01Chu************** ****** * ******* *********** ********** ***0.32 USD / kg
2026-03-01Cha**** * ******** *******15.95 USD / kg
2026-03-01Chu*** * ******* ************0.42 USD / kg
2026-03-01Cha********* * ******* ***** ***** ****** **** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ******* ******** ******40.50 USD / kg
2026-03-01CHA***** ****** * ******* ******3.74 USD / kg

Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Chayote

Fresh Chayote Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Chayote farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Chayote farmgate unit prices: Brazil (0.47 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Brazil0.21 USD / kg0.29 USD / kg0.38 USD / kg0.39 USD / kg0.47 USD / kg0.47 USD / kg

Fresh Chayote Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

Compare Fresh Chayote farmgate price levels and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to understand origin-side supplier cost structure.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Brazil0.36 USD / kg0.20 USD / kg0.53 USD / kg+3.7%View →

Latest Fresh Chayote Farmgate Export Cost Updates

Review the latest 5 Fresh Chayote farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2025-10-01Fre** ******* ******** * **** *12.75 USD / kg
2025-10-01Fre** ******* ********** * **** *8.63 USD / kg
2025-10-01Fre** ******* * * **** *12.01 USD / kg
2025-10-01Fre** ******* ********* * **** *12.75 USD / kg
2025-10-01Fre** ******* ************ * **** *6.40 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupCucurbit vegetable (specialty squash/vegetable pear)
Scientific NameSechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.
PerishabilityModerate to high (dehydrates under dry conditions and is chilling-sensitive during refrigerated storage).
Growing Conditions
  • Warm subtropical to tropical conditions; vines are cold sensitive and typically planted after frost risk in cooler production areas.
  • Requires vine support/trellising for efficient production and harvest handling.
  • Regular irrigation is commonly recommended during fruit set; organic matter and moderate fertility management are referenced in agronomic guidance.
Main Varietiesvirens levis (smooth green commercial group), nigrum spinosum (spiny groups), albus levis (smooth light/white groups)
Consumption Forms
  • Cooked vegetable (steamed, stir-fried, boiled, baked)
  • Raw applications (salads/salsas) where used traditionally
  • Pickled or preserved preparations in some consumer and home-preservation contexts
Grading Factors
  • Firmness and freedom from bruising/abrasion
  • Absence of sprouting (vivipary) and mold/decay
  • Size uniformity (often marketed within common length ranges in specialty inspection guidance)
  • External appearance (ribbing/spines acceptable by type, but major defects reduce grade)
Planting to HarvestTypically about 3–6 months to first harvest, depending on environment and management (with fruit production often continuing over an extended bearing period).

Market

Fresh chayote (Sechium edule) is a specialty cucurbit vegetable traded mainly as a fresh, whole fruit, with commercial production and export supply strongly associated with Mexico and other Central American origins. Horticultural sources describe Mexico as the leading producer/exporter in recent decades, with Costa Rica also cited as a main producer and export supplier, while production is more geographically widespread for domestic use. Import demand is notably visible in the United States (where USDA notes it is usually imported) and is also referenced for Canada in chayote-focused literature. In global trade, the key market dynamic is quality preservation: chayote is chilling-sensitive and prone to dehydration and sprouting (vivipary) during storage, making cold-chain setpoints and humidity control central to export performance.
Major Producing Countries
  • MexicoIdentified in horticultural literature as the leading global producer and exporter since the late 2000s; commercial export types include smooth green groups such as 'virens levis'.
  • Costa RicaCited as a main producer and a leading exporter after Mexico in chayote-focused horticultural sources.
  • GuatemalaListed as a producing country in USDA specialty inspection guidance and referenced as part of the crop’s center of domestication/diversification region.
  • HondurasListed as a producing country in USDA specialty inspection guidance.
Major Exporting Countries
  • MexicoFrequently referenced as the leading producer/exporter in the modern literature; exports include shipments to the United States and Canada.
  • Costa RicaReferenced as a major producer and export supplier; a key origin in U.S.-facing trade/inspection examples and horticultural sources.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesUSDA notes chayote is usually imported to U.S. markets; trade literature commonly references U.S.-bound exports from Mexico and other origins.
  • CanadaHorticultural trade literature references exports to Canada alongside the United States.

Specification

Major Varietiesvirens levis (smooth green commercial type), albus levis (smooth, light/white groups), nigrum levis (dark groups), nigrum spinosum (spiny groups), albus spinosum (spiny, light/white groups)
Physical Attributes
  • Pear-shaped fruit with ribbing; may be spiny or smooth depending on varietal group.
  • Skin color ranges from green/pale green to ivory/white in commercial descriptions.
  • Single large seed inside; the crop is notable for vivipary (seed germination within the fruit), which can appear during storage and reduces marketability.
Compositional Metrics
  • Very high moisture content has been reported for the fresh fruit (approximately 95% by fresh weight in postharvest literature), contributing to shrink risk under low humidity.
  • Postharvest studies describe low respiration and low ethylene production, but commercial quality is strongly impacted by weight loss and sprouting during storage.
Grades
  • No U.S. grade standards; USDA provides inspection instructions and the trade commonly relies on private/buyer specifications focused on condition and defects.
Packaging
  • Common wholesale packs include count-based cartons (e.g., 24- and 60-count) used by foodservice and retail distributors.
  • Moisture-retentive packaging (e.g., plastic liners/bags) is used to reduce dehydration, but high humidity packaging can create handling issues; postharvest research notes individual polyethylene bagging as a traditional practice in some supply chains.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (immature/tender fruit) -> field sorting -> washing/cleaning -> grading by size/condition -> packing into cartons -> refrigerated transport -> wholesale/retail distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Specialty-vegetable demand in markets where chayote (also sold as mirliton/choko/sayote) is a familiar cooking staple, supporting steady import presence in destinations such as the United States.
  • Culinary versatility (can be eaten raw or cooked) and mild flavor profile support use across home cooking and foodservice.
Temperature
  • Chilling-sensitive: postharvest literature reports cold damage below about 10°C, and extension guidance flags chilling injury below ~50°F (10°C).
  • Common handling guidance clusters around 7–10°C (short-term distribution) or approximately 10–15.5°C with high humidity to reduce dehydration risk, depending on supply-chain design and time in transit.
Shelf Life
  • Industry distribution guidance commonly cites ~28–42 days under appropriate cool, humid conditions (with shrink and chilling injury as key failure modes).
  • Controlled studies report storage around 10°C for roughly 28 days can maintain internal quality, with commercial appearance degraded mainly by weight loss and sprouting; below ~10°C cold injury risk increases.

Risks

Cold Chain Quality Loss HighFresh chayote is highly sensitive to postharvest handling: it shrivels under low humidity and can suffer chilling injury if stored too cold (commonly cited below about 10°C). Because export supply chains depend on maintaining a narrow temperature/humidity window, disruptions in refrigeration setpoints, humidity control, or handling can rapidly convert shipments into shrink or out-of-spec product.Maintain cool (typically ~7–15°C) high-humidity handling, avoid temperatures associated with chilling injury, use moisture-retentive packaging appropriately, and minimize abrasion/rough handling to limit water loss and surface defects.
Vivipary and Sprouting MediumChayote is prone to vivipary (seed germination within the fruit), and sprouting can accelerate after storage, degrading commercial appearance and market acceptance even when internal quality remains acceptable.Ship and market promptly, manage storage duration and temperature, and apply postharvest programs (e.g., coatings or treatments used in some supply chains) where permitted and validated.
Plant Health MediumField pest and disease pressure (including insect vectors such as aphids and whiteflies that spread viral diseases, and fungal pathogens causing fruit rots) can reduce yields and increase the risk of postharvest decay or phytosanitary non-compliance for export markets.Use integrated pest management (IPM), field sanitation, and harvest/packhouse sorting to reduce latent decay and pest risk; align crop-protection programs with residue limits for destination markets.
Sustainability
  • Water and irrigation management: chayote production guidance emphasizes regular irrigation during fruit set, making water stewardship relevant in drier production zones.
  • Postharvest packaging reliance: plastic liners/bags and surface coatings are used to reduce dehydration and appearance loss, raising packaging waste considerations for high-throughput supply chains.
  • Crop protection pressures: pest and disease complexes (including sap-feeding insects that can spread viral diseases) can drive pesticide use and increase residue-compliance risk for export shipments.

FAQ

What storage temperature range is typically recommended for fresh chayote to reduce quality loss?Postharvest guidance commonly clusters around cool, high-humidity storage without going too cold: extension and preservation references report ideal storage around 10–15.5°C (50–60°F), while produce-industry guidance often cites roughly 7–10°C for short-term distribution. Multiple sources warn that storing chayote below about 10°C (or below ~50°F) increases chilling injury risk.
Which countries are most associated with commercial chayote production and export supply?Horticultural sources frequently cite Mexico as the leading producer and exporter in recent decades, with Costa Rica also described as a major producer and export supplier. USDA specialty-crop inspection guidance and chayote-focused references also list Central American origins such as Guatemala and Honduras among producing regions.
Why do chayotes sometimes sprout during storage, and why does it matter for trade?Chayote is known for vivipary—its seed can germinate inside the fruit—so sprouting can occur during storage and after removal from refrigeration. Even when the fruit is still safe to eat, visible sprouting typically reduces commercial appearance and can trigger buyer rejections or price discounts.

Sources

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