Parent Product
Fresh Lulo
HS Code
081090
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Conventional Lulo market coverage spans 132 countries.
- 18 exporter companies and 7 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 71 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 2 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 4.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Conventional Lulo
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Fresh Conventional Lulo Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Conventional Lulo: Ecuador (-29.6%).
Fresh Conventional Lulo Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Conventional Lulo transaction unit prices: Ecuador (3.93 USD / kg), Peru (1.00 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | -29.6% | 60 | 2.38 USD / kg (8,261 kg) | 4.34 USD / kg (6,811 kg) | 3.38 USD / kg (10,056.96 kg) | 2.86 USD / kg (8,683.8 kg) | 3.30 USD / kg (4,527.4 kg) | 3.93 USD / kg (7,173.24 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | - | 11 | 1.00 USD / kg (80 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (60 kg) | - (-) | 1.00 USD / kg (120 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (120 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (90 kg) |
Fresh Conventional Lulo Global Supply Chain Coverage
25 companies
18 exporters and 7 importers are mapped for Fresh Conventional Lulo.
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Fresh Conventional Lulo Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
18 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Conventional Lulo. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Conventional Lulo Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-10
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Dragon Fruit, Fresh Tamarillo, Fresh Lulo +1
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Tamarillo, Fresh Lulo, Fresh Onion +5
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-05
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Dragon Fruit, Fresh Tamarillo, Fresh Mango +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Onion, Fresh Sweet Granadilla Fruit, Fresh Melloco +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-31
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Fresh Sweet Granadilla Fruit, Fresh Mango, Fresh Dragon Fruit +5
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Italy, Spain, Canada, Switzerland, Singapore
Supplying Products: Fresh Dragon Fruit, Fresh Sweet Granadilla Fruit, Fresh Lulo +5
Fresh Conventional Lulo Global Exporter Coverage
18 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Conventional Lulo (HS Code 081090) in 2024
For Fresh Conventional Lulo in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 604,140,914.867 kg | 667,535,022.8 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 86,055,213 kg | 362,574,826.936 USD |
| 3 | Ecuador | 61,720,919.93 kg | 216,580,889.485 USD |
| 4 | Egypt | 53,026,019.978 kg | 171,520,196.44 USD |
| 5 | Turkiye | 150,795,266 kg | 164,219,723 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 54,078,945.92 kg | 117,239,427.117 USD |
| 7 | India | 89,657,134.77 kg | 93,079,030.168 USD |
| 8 | United States | 26,218,700 kg | 73,697,590 USD |
| 9 | Mexico | 60,190,671 kg | 60,906,272 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 25,436,920 kg | 38,269,686.645 USD |
Fresh Conventional Lulo Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Fresh Conventional Lulo Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
7 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Conventional Lulo demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Conventional Lulo Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-05
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-10
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-31
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
7 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Conventional Lulo.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Conventional Lulo (HS Code 081090) in 2024
For Fresh Conventional Lulo in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 275,685,098 kg | 376,237,668 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 75,190,595 kg | 240,077,237.738 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 61,116,273.234 kg | 198,676,075.823 USD |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 90,763,189 kg | 122,042,304.438 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 35,401,134 kg | 109,880,127.07 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 33,476,515 kg | 101,205,241.941 USD |
| 7 | India | 57,062,057 kg | 63,134,063.618 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 26,342,419 kg | 56,992,234.402 USD |
| 9 | Thailand | 35,483,477 kg | 49,000,972.15 USD |
| 10 | Belgium | 16,031,660.74 kg | 38,912,802.142 USD |
Fresh Conventional Lulo Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Conventional Lulo
Fresh Conventional Lulo Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Conventional Lulo farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Fresh Conventional Lulo farmgate unit prices: Ecuador (0.79 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 0.87 USD / kg | 0.83 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 0.76 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg |
Fresh Conventional Lulo Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 0.83 USD / kg | 0.72 USD / kg | 1.00 USD / kg | -5.3% |
Latest Fresh Conventional Lulo Farmgate Export Cost Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupAndean tropical fruit (Solanaceae)
Scientific NameSolanum quitoense Lam.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Humid upland cultivation commonly cited in Andean mid-elevations (roughly 1000–2500 m) in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru.
- Sensitive to soil-borne pest pressure (root-knot nematodes highlighted in crop references).
Main Varietiesseptentrionale group, quitoense group
Consumption Forms
- Fresh consumption
- Juice/beverage preparations
- Agroindustrial products (e.g., preserves)
Grading Factors
- External defects and mechanical damage susceptibility (quality deterioration risk increases with handling damage).
- Maturity and skin condition (including management of surface pubescence/trichomes).
Planting to HarvestBear after ~180–365 days (first production window cited in FAO EcoCrop references).
Market
Fresh conventional lulo (naranjilla, Solanum quitoense) is an Andean specialty fruit primarily produced in humid mid-elevation zones of northwestern South America, with cultivation centered in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. Global trade remains niche compared with mainstream tropical fruits, in part because postharvest life is short and requires careful temperature/humidity management to preserve quality. The fruit is strongly associated with juice and beverage use in origin markets, with some agroindustrial demand (pulp, preserves) supporting value-added channels. Production and continuity risk are shaped by soil-borne pests and diseases (notably root-knot nematodes and Fusarium), which can shorten the economic life of plantings and increase management intensity.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- EcuadorWidely cultivated in humid upland areas; promoted in national research and extension materials for fresh and industrial uses.
- ColombiaNative and widely cultivated in Andean mid-elevations; commercial production associated with distinct variety groups used by growers.
- PeruCultivated in humid upland areas; generally positioned as an underutilized Andean fruit with local and agroindustrial demand.
- PanamaCommercial production reported in the literature, but global-scale trade data are limited by product aggregation in customs codes.
- Costa RicaCommercial production reported in the literature; treated as a specialty fruit crop.
Specification
Major VarietiesSolanum quitoense var. septentrionale (septentrionale group), Solanum quitoense var. quitoense (quitoense group), INIAP Quitoense (Ecuador selection; commonly referenced for juice/fresh/industrial positioning), La Selva (registered cultivar referenced in Colombian literature)
Physical Attributes
- Fruit typically has an orange exterior at maturity with green flesh/pulp.
- Surface is characteristically pubescent/hairy (trichomes), which is commonly removed or reduced during handling/processing.
Compositional Metrics
- Postharvest ethylene production is reported as relatively low compared with other climacteric fruits, but ethylene-related handling (including 1-MCP trials) is discussed in the postharvest literature.
ProcessingCommonly used for juice and other agroindustrial preparations (e.g., preserves), which can reduce reliance on long fresh shelf-life windows.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Hand harvest at physiological maturity → sorting/grading → surface hair reduction/cleaning → packing for short distribution windows OR transfer to processing for juice/pulp/preserves.
- Cold storage (temperature and humidity management) is central to preserving firmness and limiting dehydration during distribution.
Demand Drivers
- Strong beverage/juice use in origin markets (fresh juice mixed with water or milk is explicitly described in crop references).
- Agroindustrial use cases (preserves and related products) that can absorb fruit outside premium fresh grades.
Temperature
- Recommended storage conditions reported in the postharvest literature: ~10°C at ~90% relative humidity as a reference cold-chain target.
Atmosphere Control
- Ethylene-management approaches (including 1-MCP studies) are discussed in the postharvest literature as shelf-life conservation strategies.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life up to ~16 days is reported under ~10°C and ~90% RH in referenced postharvest literature (study citations compiled in the review).
Risks
Shelf Life Limitation HighFresh lulo/naranjilla has a short postharvest window: published postharvest references report storage around 10°C and ~90% RH with shelf life up to ~16 days under those conditions. This constrains long-distance trade in fresh form and increases sensitivity to cold-chain breaks, dehydration, and quality loss during distribution.Prioritize rapid distribution from origin, enforce cold-chain temperature/humidity targets, and develop parallel channels for stabilized formats (pulp/juice) to reduce exposure to fresh shelf-life constraints.
Pests And Diseases MediumProduction is highly sensitive to soil-borne pests and diseases: FAO crop references note that economic life can be only 2–4 years due to root-knot nematodes, and national research bulletins address resistance strategies against Fusarium oxysporum and Meloidogyne incognita. Outbreaks or high field pressure can reduce yields, increase replanting, and disrupt supply continuity.Use integrated pest management and resistant/grafted plant material where available; monitor soil health and pathogen pressure to extend field longevity.
Geographic Concentration MediumCultivation is concentrated in humid upland Andean zones (commonly cited at roughly 1000–2500 m) in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. Weather anomalies, disease pressure shifts, or local logistical disruptions in these producing belts can disproportionately impact available export-quality supply.Diversify sourcing across multiple Andean origins and production zones; maintain contingency plans for rapid re-routing to processing channels during quality shocks.
Sustainability
- Soil-borne pest pressure (notably root-knot nematodes) can shorten the productive life of plantings and drive more intensive pest/soil management interventions.
Labor & Social
- Smallholder livelihood relevance is highlighted in Ecuador-focused agronomic literature (households and employment linkage), implying sensitivity to price volatility and production shocks in rural areas.
FAQ
Where is lulo (naranjilla) mainly produced?Production is concentrated in the Andean region—especially Ecuador and Colombia—with cultivation also noted in Peru. FAO crop references describe it as native to mid-elevations in the Andes and widely cultivated in humid upland areas in these countries.
Why is fresh lulo trade often limited compared with other tropical fruits?Postharvest life is short and cold-chain dependent. A postharvest review reports that storage around 10°C and about 90% relative humidity is recommended, with shelf life up to about 16 days under those conditions, which makes long and variable transit routes risky for fresh quality.
What is a major production risk that can reduce planting longevity?Soil-borne pests and diseases are a key constraint. FAO crop references note that root-knot nematodes can shorten the economic life of plantings (reported as only a few years), and INIAP materials describe resistance-focused approaches against Fusarium oxysporum and Meloidogyne incognita.
Sources
Fresh Conventional Lulo Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Thailand, Canada, United States, Netherlands, Germany, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Poland, France, Peru, Chile, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, United Kingdom, Vietnam, India, Ecuador, Italy, Egypt, Turkiye, Colombia, Singapore, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, South Korea, Mexico, Azerbaijan, Portugal, South Africa, Greece, Kuwait, Cambodia, Oman, Pakistan, Ukraine, Israel, Sweden, Laos, Czechia, Norway, Uzbekistan, Australia, Guatemala, Brunei, Tunisia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Romania, Denmark, Qatar, Brazil, Andorra, Morocco, Honduras, Maldives, Bahrain, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Jordan, Lithuania, Macao, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ireland, Madagascar, Slovakia, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Croatia, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Paraguay, Slovenia, Senegal, Swaziland, Togo, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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