Sub Product
Fresh Conventional Lulo, Fresh Lulo Grade A, Fresh Lulo Grade B, Fresh Organic Lulo, +1
Derived Products
Lulo Jam, Lulo Juice
HS Code
081090
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Ecuador Fresh Lulo market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Ecuador are summarized.
- 2 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Lulo in Ecuador.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- 5 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-01.
Fresh Lulo Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Ecuador
2 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Lulo in Ecuador. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Lulo export intelligence in Ecuador, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 081090.
Scatter points are sampled from 15.7% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Lulo in Ecuador
5 sampled Fresh Lulo transactions in Ecuador include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Lulo sampled transaction unit prices by date in Ecuador: 2026-01-08: 5.76 USD / kg, 2025-12-30: 2.63 USD / kg, 2025-12-30: 1.65 USD / kg, 2025-12-18: 3.28 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 1.90 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | LUL* | 5.76 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (Netherlands) | |
| 2025-12-30 | LUL* | 2.63 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (Spain) | |
| 2025-12-30 | LUL* | 1.65 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (Spain) | |
| 2025-12-18 | LUL* * *** ** | 3.28 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (Colombia) | |
| 2025-12-01 | LUL* | 1.90 USD / kg | (Ecuador) | (United Kingdom) |
Top Fresh Lulo Export Suppliers and Companies in Ecuador
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 2 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Lulo in Ecuador. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Ecuador Export Partner Coverage
2 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Ecuador export network depth for Fresh Lulo.
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Lulo in Ecuador (HS Code 081090)
Analyze 1 years of Fresh Lulo export volume and value in Ecuador to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61,720,920 | 216,580,889 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Lulo Exports from Ecuador (HS Code 081090) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Lulo exports from Ecuador.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 37,459,720.53 | 156,947,211.335 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 5,587,428.5 | 19,638,081.69 USD |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 1,633,957.5 | 11,575,086.34 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 1,165,435.4 | 5,900,183.65 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 935,826.28 | 5,397,518.05 USD |
Fresh Lulo Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Ecuador
Track Fresh Lulo wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Ecuador.
Historical Fresh Lulo Wholesale Supplier Prices in Ecuador (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Lulo wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Ecuador.
Fresh Lulo yearly average wholesale prices in Ecuador: 2018: 0.92 USD / kg, 2019: 0.90 USD / kg, 2020: 0.82 USD / kg, 2021: 0.75 USD / kg, 2022: 1.00 USD / kg, 2023: 0.87 USD / kg, 2024: 0.84 USD / kg, 2025: 1.06 USD / kg, 2026: 1.06 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.92 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | 1.44 USD / kg | - |
| 2019 | 0.90 USD / kg | 0.39 USD / kg | 1.46 USD / kg | - |
| 2020 | 0.82 USD / kg | 0.39 USD / kg | 1.46 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 0.75 USD / kg | 0.37 USD / kg | 1.10 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 1.00 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 1.46 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.87 USD / kg | 0.40 USD / kg | 1.27 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.84 USD / kg | 0.37 USD / kg | 1.30 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 1.06 USD / kg | 0.46 USD / kg | 1.52 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.06 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 1.46 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Lulo Wholesale Export Price Updates in Ecuador
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Lulo wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Ecuador.
Fresh Lulo latest wholesale updates by date in Ecuador: 2026-05-01: 1.02 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 1.18 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 1.28 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 1.14 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 0.85 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Nar******* ******* ***** ****** ****** * ******** ***** ****** | 1.02 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Nar******* ******* ***** ***** ****** * ******** ******** * ******** | 1.18 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Nar******* ******* ***** ***** ****** * ******** ********* * *** | 1.28 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Nar******* ******* ***** ***** ****** * ******** ****** ****** | 1.14 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Nar******* ******* ***** ***** ****** * ******** ******** * ** ** **** | 0.85 USD / kg | - |
Fresh Lulo Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in Ecuador
Monitor Fresh Lulo farmgate supplier cost benchmarks and latest origin-side cost movements in Ecuador.
Historical Fresh Lulo Farmgate Supplier Prices in Ecuador (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Fresh Lulo in Ecuador.
Fresh Lulo yearly average farmgate prices in Ecuador: 2020: 0.59 USD / kg, 2021: 0.62 USD / kg, 2022: 0.86 USD / kg, 2023: 0.74 USD / kg, 2024: 0.73 USD / kg, 2025: 0.93 USD / kg, 2026: 0.87 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.59 USD / kg | 0.59 USD / kg | 0.59 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 0.62 USD / kg | 0.52 USD / kg | 0.80 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.86 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | 0.93 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.74 USD / kg | 0.57 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.73 USD / kg | 0.60 USD / kg | 0.92 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.93 USD / kg | 0.70 USD / kg | 1.23 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.87 USD / kg | 0.75 USD / kg | 0.99 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Lulo Farmgate Export Cost Updates in Ecuador
Review the latest 5 farmgate updates to monitor recent Fresh Lulo origin-side price movements in Ecuador.
Fresh Lulo latest farmgate updates by date in Ecuador: 2026-04-01: 0.99 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.94 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.95 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.96 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.85 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** **** ****** * *** * | 0.99 USD / kg | Quito | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** **** ******* * *** * | 0.94 USD / kg | Ibarra | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** **** ****** ******* * *** * | 0.95 USD / kg | Santo Domingo | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** **** ******* * *** * | 0.96 USD / kg | Ambato | |
| 2026-04-01 | Fre** **** ********* * *** * | 0.85 USD / kg | Guaranda |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh lulo (naranjilla, Solanum quitoense) is produced in Ecuador with a strong concentration in Amazon/Andean-foothill provinces, especially Napo, Pastaza, and Morona Santiago. The domestic market is important, and the fruit is commonly channeled into juice/pulp uses as a way to manage high perishability. Production and supply continuity are strongly shaped by soil-borne disease pressure (notably fusariosis) and by postharvest handling constraints. Ecuador has also been referenced in 2025 trade reporting as exporting lulo (naranjilla) within the country’s non-traditional tropical fruit export basket, implying a niche but growing export pathway that is highly sensitive to phytosanitary and quality outcomes.
Market RoleDomestic producer market with niche exports
Domestic RoleProduced for domestic fresh consumption and frequently used for juice/pulp processing; processing (pulp/dehydrated products) is cited as a route to add value and extend usability beyond fresh shelf-life constraints.
Market GrowthGrowing (recent years to medium-term outlook)growth linked to domestic demand dynamics and expanding visibility in non-traditional tropical fruit exports
Specification
Secondary Variety
- Baeza (local cultivar reference)
- Baeza roja (local cultivar reference)
- INIAP Quitoense-2009
- INIAP-Palora (interspecific hybrid)
Physical Attributes
- Climacteric fruit; during ripening it shifts from green to yellow-orange-red coloration (postharvest literature).
- Sensitive to chilling injury at temperatures below about 7°C (postharvest literature).
- High perishability means mechanical damage and handling breaks can translate quickly into quality and marketability losses (postharvest handling studies).
Compositional Metrics
- Postharvest and packaging-chain studies in Ecuador commonly monitor soluble solids, titratable acidity, pH, and firmness as quality indicators.
Packaging
- Wooden boxes and 14 kg plastic crates (gavetas) are cited in Ecuador supply-chain/wholesale-market handling studies for naranjilla.
- Export/postharvest assurance frameworks (e.g., GLOBALG.A.P. PHA) emphasize documented postharvest handling, packing, storage hygiene, and traceability for fresh produce.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm (Amazon/Andean-foothill producing provinces) -> local aggregation -> road transport -> major wholesale markets (e.g., Quito, Ambato, Guayaquil) for redistribution and processing demand.
- For export shipments of plant products, the flow commonly adds: operator registration -> phytosanitary inspection -> issuance of phytosanitary export certificate -> dispatch through customs systems.
Temperature
- Ecuador postharvest research in Napo evaluated storage at about 8°C and 85% relative humidity as a controlled condition for extending usable life compared with ambient conditions.
- Postharvest literature flags chilling injury risk below about 7°C, requiring careful temperature setpoints and monitoring.
Atmosphere Control
- Modified-atmosphere approaches have been studied for naranjilla collected in Napo, with refrigerated storage around 7°C assessed alongside different O2/CO2 mixtures to preserve quality.
Shelf Life
- A Napo (Ecuador) postharvest study evaluated usable life up to 0–20 days under ambient conditions (about 26°C, 83% RH) and up to 0–40 days under controlled conditions (about 8°C, 85% RH), indicating a strong dependence on cold-chain and humidity control.
- INIAP postharvest guidance on industrialization notes frozen, non-pasteurized naranjilla pulp can reach a reported shelf life of about 6 months when processed and packed under good hygiene (relevant as an alternative pathway when fresh shelf life is limiting).
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Phytosanitary HighFusariosis (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. quitoense) is documented as a major disruptive threat in Ecuador’s naranjilla production, associated with field contamination and reported farmer migration into primary/secondary forests to escape disease pressure; this can sharply reduce reliable supply and heighten phytosanitary risk for any export program.Require disease-management plans and clean planting material; prioritize resistant hybrids and grafting/rootstock strategies documented by INIAP; conduct field risk mapping and exclude chronically contaminated plots from export supply.
Plant Health MediumIn high-humidity/high-altitude production zones, diseases such as Phytophthora infestans (tizon/lancha) are reported to progress rapidly and can cause total crop losses in a short period if control is not timely, creating abrupt supply shocks.Implement preventive scouting and integrated disease management aligned with local agroecology; use resistant materials where available and define intervention thresholds before outbreaks accelerate.
Food Safety MediumINIAP communications link pest pressure to intensified pesticide use with high residuality, raising the risk of residue exceedances and buyer rejections for fresh fruit, especially in higher-value export channels.Adopt integrated pest management and good agricultural practices; implement residue monitoring against target-market MRLs and tighten pre-harvest interval compliance with supplier audits.
Logistics MediumPostharvest studies emphasize that packaging choice, mechanical damage, and temperature/humidity conditions strongly influence quality outcomes during domestic distribution and any export movement; breaks in cold chain or rough handling can quickly make fruit unmarketable.Standardize packaging and handling SOPs (crate/box specs, cushioning, stacking limits); set validated temperature/humidity targets and use data loggers for high-risk lanes; apply postharvest assurance controls aligned with buyer requirements.
Sustainability
- Disease-driven shifting cultivation risk: fusariosis guidance notes farmers migrating into primary/secondary forests to avoid contaminated soils, linking plant disease pressure to land-use and deforestation risk.
- Overuse of high-residual agrochemicals is cited in Ecuador naranjilla context as affecting health and consumers, contaminating the environment, and contributing to deforestation pressures.
Labor & Social
- Occupational health risk from intensive pesticide use: INIAP communications cite overuse of high-residual agrochemicals affecting producer health and consumer safety, implying a need for safer handling, training, and integrated pest management adoption.
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P. (including Produce Handling Assurance / postharvest assurance) is positioned by Ecuador’s accreditation authority as relevant for postharvest operations, traceability, and buyer confidence in fresh export supply chains.
FAQ
Where is lulo (naranjilla) mainly produced within Ecuador?INIAP references Ecuador’s main naranjilla production zones as being concentrated in the Amazon region, especially the provinces of Napo, Pastaza, and Morona Santiago, with additional production reported in provinces such as Sucumbios, Zamora Chinchipe, and Orellana, and smaller orchard areas in other parts of the country.
What is the single biggest production risk that can disrupt Ecuador’s fresh lulo supply and export readiness?INIAP identifies fusariosis (caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. quitoense) as a major disruptive threat, noting that contamination pressure has pushed farmers to move production into primary and secondary forests and has driven the abandonment of susceptible local cultivars. This makes supply continuity and consistent phytosanitary performance a central risk for any fresh export program.
What storage conditions are cited in Ecuador postharvest research to extend fresh lulo shelf life?A postharvest study in Napo evaluated controlled storage around 8°C and 85% relative humidity with sampling up to 40 days, compared with ambient conditions around 26°C and 83% relative humidity with sampling up to 20 days, highlighting the importance of maintaining temperature and humidity control to extend usable life.
What are the core phytosanitary steps Ecuador requires to export fresh plant products such as lulo (naranjilla)?Agrocalidad describes an export workflow that includes registering as an operator in Agrocalidad’s GUIA system and in SENAE’s VUE, requesting and passing phytosanitary inspection, and obtaining the Phytosanitary Export Certificate (CFE) that must accompany the shipment to the destination market.
Sources
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