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Fresh Eggplant Chile Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Fresh Chinese Eggplant, Fresh Globe Eggplant, Fresh Graffiti Eggplant, Fresh Indian Eggplant, +4
Derived Products
Dried Eggplant
HS Code
070930
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Chile Fresh Eggplant market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 0 sampled export transactions for Chile are summarized.
  • 0 export partner companies and 3 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Eggplant in Chile.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.

Fresh Eggplant Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Chile: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

3 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Eggplant in Chile. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Eggplant in Chile

5 sampled Fresh Eggplant import transactions in Chile provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Eggplant sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Chile: 2026-01-22: 1.15 USD / kg, 2025-12-29: 1.16 USD / kg, 2025-12-12: 1.20 USD / kg, 2025-11-13: 1.53 USD / kg, 2025-10-08: 1.08 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-01-22BER******** *** ***** *********** ******* * ************* *********** ******** ****** * ********** *************1.15 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-29BER******** *** ***** *********** ******* * ************* *********** ******** ****** * ********** *************1.16 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-12BER******** *** ***** *********** ******* * ************* *********** ******** ****** * ********** *************1.20 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-13BER******** *** ***** *********** ******* * ************* *********** ******** ****** * ********** *************1.53 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-08BER******** *** ***** *********** ******* * ************* *********** ******** ****** * ********** *************1.08 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh eggplant in Chile is a domestic-consumption horticultural product with documented small-area production in Región de O'Higgins and observed market-supplied origin from Región de Arica y Parinacota in ODEPA daily market transaction bulletins. A Chilean postharvest reference notes that the commercial type marketed in Chile is largely represented by the cultivar Black Beauty or similar. Wholesale distribution for fresh produce commonly routes through major national hubs, including Mercado Mayorista Lo Valledor, which positions itself as a principal hortofrutícola distribution center. For any cross-border trade, SAG phytosanitary compliance is the gating factor for entry clearance and shipment acceptance.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with limited, regionally concentrated production
Domestic RoleSupplied through domestic horticultural production and traded via wholesale fresh-produce markets

Specification

Primary VarietyBlack Beauty
Secondary Variety
  • Black Bella
  • Sharapova
Physical Attributes
  • Typical commercial fruit described as oval in shape
  • Approximate size described as 8–10 cm diameter and 12–15 cm length
  • Approximate weight described as 150–200 g per fruit
  • Quality described as firm and smooth, with dark purple to black, waxy and shiny skin
  • Pulp described as solid, white to creamy; seeds cream to light brown with limited development
Compositional Metrics
  • Harvest maturity commonly assessed by size (before seeds reach maximum size), alongside firmness and gloss

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (farm/greenhouse) → sorting/grading → pre-cooling (hydro-cooling or forced-air) → wholesale market distribution (e.g., Lo Valledor / regional markets) → retail and foodservice
Temperature
  • Reported optimal storage/transport temperature in Chilean postharvest reference: 10–12°C
  • Reported optimal relative humidity: 90–95%
Atmosphere Control
  • Modified atmospheres are reported as not recommended for eggplant in the Chilean postharvest reference
Shelf Life
  • Reported optimal-condition storage duration: about 1 week
  • High respiration rate is reported, increasing sensitivity to handling delays and temperature deviations
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand

Risks

Phytosanitary HighChile’s import clearance for fresh plant products is enforced by SAG; missing/incorrect CDA or phytosanitary documentation (when required) and/or adverse findings during SAG inspection can result in delays, rejection, and mandatory re-export or destruction at the importer’s cost.Confirm requirements in SAG’s import-requirements system for the exact product and origin; align NPPO phytosanitary certificate wording to SAG requirements; run pre-shipment quality and pest controls to reduce inspection findings.
Logistics MediumFresh eggplant has a short reported optimal storage duration (about 1 week) and requires controlled temperature (10–12°C) and high relative humidity (90–95%); cold-chain breaks or slow transit can quickly reduce saleable quality in Chile’s distribution chain.Use hydro-cooling or forced-air pre-cooling, maintain 10–12°C and 90–95% RH through transport and storage, and prioritize faster routing to wholesale/retail.

FAQ

Which documents are commonly needed to start importing fresh plant products into Chile under SAG oversight?SAG guidance describes initiating import procedures with a Certificación de Destinación Aduanera (CDA) and, when applicable, a phytosanitary certificate issued by the country-of-origin NPPO/ONPF.
What storage conditions are recommended in a Chilean postharvest reference for fresh eggplant?A Chilean postharvest reference reports an optimal temperature of 10–12°C and relative humidity of 90–95%, indicates hydro-cooling or forced-air as pre-cooling methods, notes modified atmospheres are not recommended, and reports a storage duration of about 1 week under optimal conditions.
Which eggplant varieties are documented in the O'Higgins regional horticultural diagnostics referenced by CIREN?CIREN’s O'Higgins 2018 profile lists Black Bella and Black Beauty among the main open-field varieties by planted area, and lists Sharapova for greenhouse area in that dataset.

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