Raw Materials
Fresh Squash
HS Code
200490
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Chile Squash Puree market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Chile are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies (including manufacturers) and 1 import partner companies are mapped for Squash Puree in Chile.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 2 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.
Squash Puree Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Chile
0 export partner companies are tracked for Squash Puree in Chile. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Squash Puree export intelligence in Chile, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 200490.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier & Manufacturer Transaction Records for Squash Puree in Chile
5 sampled Squash Puree transactions in Chile include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Squash Puree sampled transaction unit prices by date in Chile: 2026-01-06: 1.06 USD / kg, 2026-01-06: 1.96 USD / kg, 2025-11-07: 0.78 USD / kg, 2025-11-07: 0.78 USD / kg, 2025-09-10: 1.08 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | FCL ** ****** ***** ** ******* ** **** ***** **** *** *** ** ******* ******* ****** * * | 1.06 USD / kg | (Chile) | (United States) | |
| 2026-01-06 | FCL ** ****** ***** ** ******* ** **** ***** **** *** **** ** ******* ******* ****** * * | 1.96 USD / kg | (Chile) | (United States) | |
| 2025-11-07 | PUR* ** ********************* **** ** ** | 0.78 USD / kg | (Chile) | (Netherlands) | |
| 2025-11-07 | PUR* ** ********************* **** ** ** | 0.78 USD / kg | (Chile) | (Netherlands) | |
| 2025-09-10 | PUR* ** ********************* **** *** | 1.08 USD / kg | (Chile) | (New Zealand) |
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Squash Puree in Chile (HS Code 200490)
Analyze 2 years of Squash Puree export volume and value in Chile to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,255 | 53,407 USD |
| 2022 | 2,957 | 9,204 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Squash Puree Exports from Chile (HS Code 200490) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 2 destination countries for Squash Puree exports from Chile.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uruguay | 28,097.345 | 52,322 USD |
| 2 | United States | 158.08 | 1,084.58 USD |
Squash Puree Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Chile: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
1 import partner companies are tracked for Squash Puree 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 Squash Puree in Chile
1 sampled Squash Puree import transactions in Chile provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Squash Puree sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Chile: 2025-08-20: 2.44 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | PUR*********** ***************** ** ********* ********* **** ******* ****** ** ******** | 2.44 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Squash Puree Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Chile
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 1 total import partner companies tracked for Squash Puree in Chile. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Chile)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Chile Import Partner Coverage
1 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Squash Puree in Chile.
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Squash Puree in Chile (HS Code 200490)
Track 3 years of Squash Puree import volume and value in Chile to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,237,835 | 3,425,730 USD |
| 2023 | 1,469,423 | 3,958,041 USD |
| 2022 | 1,508,380 | 3,316,004 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Squash Puree to Chile (HS Code 200490) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Squash Puree to Chile.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 678,060 | 1,754,029.945 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 267,188 | 858,453.29 USD |
| 3 | Argentina | 39,037 | 143,104.54 USD |
| 4 | China | 80,224.8 | 137,301.58 USD |
| 5 | Peru | 46,800 | 122,284.44 USD |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPuree (processed; typically aseptic or frozen)
Industry PositionProcessed Vegetable Product
Market
Squash puree in Chile is anchored in a domestic squash production base concentrated in the central zone (notably Región Metropolitana, O’Higgins, and Maule) and can be supplied either from local processing or via imports for industrial and retail uses. For imports, a key market-access gate is obtaining a SEREMI de Salud resolution authorizing the use/consumption/disposition of imported foods, supported by the Certificado de Destinación Aduanera (CDA) required in the customs process. Imported and domestically sold packaged puree must comply with the Chilean Reglamento Sanitario de los Alimentos (Decreto 977) for composition, hygiene, and labeling, and retail products may require front-of-pack warning labels under Law 20.606 (“ALTO EN”) when nutrient thresholds are exceeded. Raw squash supply for “zapallo de guarda” is typically harvested in March–April, with storage enabling availability beyond the harvest window. Overall, documentation/labeling compliance is the primary trade friction point, while local raw material availability is shaped by central-zone seasonality.
Market RoleDomestic producer and agro-industry processor market; imports supplement specific industrial and retail demand segments
Domestic RoleRaw squash is produced for fresh consumption and agro-industry uses; puree is used as an ingredient for soups, sauces, bakery/seasonal formulations, and baby/children’s foods when marketed in retail formats
SeasonalityCentral-zone squash production is seasonal (planting typically in spring; harvest concentrated in March–April for storage types), but storage and processing can extend availability for puree production beyond harvest months.
Specification
Primary VarietyZapallo camote (zapallo de guarda)
Secondary Variety
- Jamboree
- Paine
Physical Attributes
- Uniform orange to deep-orange color expectation for finished puree (variety and solids-dependent)
- Mostly smooth texture with controlled fiber/seed particulate (application-dependent)
- Foreign-matter control (seed, peel, hard fragments) is a common acceptance criterion in industrial specifications
Compositional Metrics
- Solids/viscosity targets specified by buyer application (e.g., bakery filling, soup base, baby food)
- pH and thermal process validation are critical for shelf-stable low-acid vegetable purees when produced as commercially sterile products
Grades
- Incoming raw squash is commonly graded by size and surface defects in Chilean wholesale practice; processors typically translate this into internal acceptance specs for puree yield and color consistency
Packaging
- Bulk industrial formats: aseptic bag-in-box or aseptic bags in drums for ambient distribution when commercially sterile
- Frozen industrial formats: frozen blocks or pails for cold-chain distribution
- Retail formats (when applicable): jars, pouches, or cans with Spanish labeling compliant with Chile regulations
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Squash sourcing (central Chile) → receiving & inspection → washing → peeling & deseeding → cooking/softening → pulping/pureeing & sieving → thermal processing (aseptic or retort for shelf-stable; or freezing for frozen puree) → packaging (bulk or retail) → warehousing → distribution/import clearance (if imported) → food manufacturing and/or retail
Temperature
- Aseptic, commercially sterile bulk puree can be distributed at ambient temperatures if package integrity is maintained
- Frozen puree requires continuous cold chain (typically ≤ -18°C) to maintain quality and microbiological stability
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is driven primarily by validated thermal process (for shelf-stable products) or cold-chain integrity (for frozen products), plus post-opening handling at the user site
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFailure to secure the SEREMI de Salud authorization for imported foods (and to provide the supporting customs destination certificate and labeling/technical documentation) can block release to the market, leading to delays, extra storage cost, re-labeling demands, or non-release decisions.Align the import dossier to ChileAtiende’s SEREMI process: ensure CDA availability, pre-validate Spanish labeling against Decreto 977, and prepare technical sheet and origin test results for the specific batch before shipment.
Food Safety HighShelf-stable squash puree is a low-acid food category that requires validated heat processing and hermetic/aseptic integrity to avoid severe food safety hazards; any evidence of process deviation, package integrity failure, or microbiological non-conformance can trigger rejection, recall, and reputational loss.Require documented scheduled process/thermal validation consistent with Codex guidance for low-acid/acidified low-acid canned foods, plus batch COA and robust container integrity controls.
Logistics MediumBulk puree shipments are freight-intensive; container availability and freight volatility can materially change landed cost versus local substitutes and can disrupt just-in-time supply to manufacturers.Use forward freight planning, maintain safety stock for key SKUs, and qualify at least one alternative supplier format (frozen vs aseptic) where feasible.
Supply Seasonality MediumIf sourcing domestically, raw squash harvest concentration in March–April for storage types can tighten raw material availability outside peak season unless storage and procurement planning are strong.Contract storage-capable supply and align processing campaigns with central-zone harvest timing; diversify sourcing across the main producing regions in the central zone.
Sustainability
- Water availability and irrigation dependence in central-zone squash production areas (squash is described as performing best with long, warm summers and abundant water)
Standards
- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- BRCGS
- SQF
FAQ
What is the key health authorization needed to release imported squash puree to the Chilean market?Importers typically need a SEREMI de Salud resolution authorizing the use, consumption, and disposition of the imported food. ChileAtiende notes this process is tied to customs handling and starts with the Certificado de Destinación Aduanera (CDA), with additional documents potentially requested depending on the product.
Which documents are commonly requested to obtain the SEREMI authorization for imported foods in Chile?ChileAtiende lists the Certificado de Destinación Aduanera (CDA) as a required document, and notes that SEREMI may request items such as the commercial invoice, sanitary certificates of origin (product-dependent), a certificate of free sale, results of analyses from the country of origin, a technical sheet in Spanish, and the label (or label draft) compliant with Chile’s Reglamento Sanitario de los Alimentos.
When is raw squash typically harvested in Chile’s main producing regions relevant to puree manufacturing?ODEPA describes “zapallo de guarda” as commonly harvested in March and April in the central zone, with storage enabling supply beyond the harvest period.
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