The 3 exporters that shipped 65% of fresh pineapple in 2026
- Agroeden led the exporters with US$ 48.26 million and 14 buyers.
- Ecuadorian fresh pineapple sold at US$ 0.62 per kilo and Mexican at US$ 0.77.
- Fruga reached 27 buyers in nine countries.
In 2026, 140 exporters from Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia and Peru shipped US$ 174.57 million of fresh pineapple.
Ecuador supplied US$ 141.90 million at US$ 0.62 per kilo. Mexico supplied US$ 31.72 million at US$ 0.77.
Three Ecuadorian companies lead this trade. Agroeden, Terra Sol and Fruga shipped 65% of the value together.
If you buy fresh pineapple, I think you have more choice than that number suggests. Twelve exporters already sell to five buyers or more, and Fruga alone works with 27.
Those suppliers know how to run several programs at once. That makes them a safe first call for a new importer.
I read the export customs records of the four countries, shipment by shipment, from January to the latest day each one has published. The price per kilo is the value divided by the net kilos, without shipments between companies of one group.
Who exports
Agroeden is the largest exporter, with US$ 48.26 million in 2026. It sold to 14 buyers at US$ 0.58 per kilo.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is its main client, with US$ 17.25 million. The United States took US$ 29.20 million of its fruit and the Netherlands US$ 12.09 million.
Terra Sol followed with US$ 37.46 million and 15 buyers, at US$ 0.61 per kilo. Siim and Chestnut Hill Farms were its two largest accounts.
Fruga shipped US$ 27.64 million at US$ 0.71. It reached 27 buyers in nine countries, the widest client base in this trade.
Its two main markets were the United States and Chile, with close to US$ 9.9 million each. Walmart in Chile was one of its largest clients.
San Francisco shipped US$ 10.14 million to eight buyers. The Netherlands took US$ 6.79 million of it.
Siembranueva shipped US$ 6.65 million, and Dole took US$ 5.37 million of that.
The largest Mexican exporter is Pibera Montserrat, with US$ 5.98 million at US$ 0.87 per kilo. It sold to five American buyers, among them Fordel Marketing and Bebo Distributing.
Tabafresh followed in Mexico with US$ 3.81 million at US$ 0.76.
Each origin at its own price
What does each origin offer an importer? The price per kilo gives a first answer.
Ecuador sold at US$ 0.62 through 49 exporters. Its fruit went to the United States, the Netherlands, Chile, Spain and Argentina.
The United States took US$ 63.27 million of Ecuadorian pineapple and the Netherlands US$ 36.07 million. Chile followed with US$ 15.59 million.
Mexico has more exporters, 63, and a higher kilo, US$ 0.77. Its fruit is sold almost entirely to one market: 97% of the value went to the United States.
Colombia shipped US$ 834,246 through 26 exporters, at US$ 1.06 per kilo. Its buyers sit in the United States, Curacao and Aruba.
Peru is still a niche origin. Two exporters shipped US$ 122,157, at US$ 2.61 per kilo, to Mexico and Chile.
So the choice of origin follows your market. For a European program, Ecuador is the reference. For the United States, you can compare Ecuadorian volume with the shorter Mexican route.
What the Ecuadorian kilo costs in each market
Does the Ecuadorian price change with the destination? It does, and the gap is useful in a negotiation.
American buyers paid the least, US$ 0.59 per kilo. The Netherlands paid US$ 0.63 and Argentina US$ 0.64.
Chile paid US$ 0.65 and Belgium US$ 0.70. Spain paid US$ 0.73 and Germany US$ 0.86.
So for an importer in Europe outside the Netherlands, an Ecuadorian quote near US$ 0.70 per kilo is in line with the market. A quote well above US$ 0.85 is worth a second question.
Mexican fruit also reaches Europe at a premium. France bought US$ 0.80 million of it at US$ 1.72 per kilo, a small flow at a high price.
The exporters behind the mid-sized programs
Beyond the three leaders, several exporters run focused programs for one or two markets.
Jorcorp shipped US$ 1.84 million to Chile and Argentina, at US$ 0.55 per kilo. Cencosud and Transfrut were its two buyers.
Sabrostar Fruit shipped US$ 1.61 million, mainly to Argentina, through three buyers.
In Mexico, Amador Russell shipped US$ 1.65 million at US$ 0.44 per kilo, the lowest kilo among the larger exporters. Sunrise Produce was its main buyer.
These companies serve fewer accounts, so a new importer can matter more to them. That is often the best way to get attention and flexible terms.
Mexico also has its own season. Its exporters shipped 14,895 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026 and 19,603 in the second, the strongest quarter of the year so far.
Who gets the best price
Some exporters sell well above the average of US$ 0.65 per kilo. Among those with more than US$ 1 million in 2026, the higher prices cluster in Mexico.
Productos Regionales y Exoticos del Sureste sold at US$ 1.43 per kilo. It is also one of the three exporters of organic fresh pineapple.
Agroindustrial Demeneghi sold at US$ 1.04, Finca Santa Rita at US$ 1.03 and Frutilam at US$ 1.00. Each of them works with one or two American buyers.
In Ecuador, two smaller exporters also sell high. Agrovegetales sold at US$ 1.34 per kilo, with a Turkish buyer as its main client.
Fields and Crops sold at US$ 1.15, mainly to Spain.
That gives you a useful reference. A quote above US$ 1 per kilo usually comes with a specific program, a smaller volume or a premium market.
How the Ecuadorian price moved
The Ecuadorian kilo is a steady price. Over seven quarters it moved between US$ 0.56 and US$ 0.63.
It started 2025 at US$ 0.56 and has held at about US$ 0.62 since the first quarter of 2026.
The Mexican kilo moves more. It went from US$ 0.80 in the first quarter of 2025 to US$ 1.02 in the third, and stood at US$ 0.79 in July and August 2026.
So a buyer can plan a year of Ecuadorian supply with little price risk. With Mexican fruit, I would agree the price by season.
Organic
Organic fresh pineapple is still a very small line. Three Mexican exporters shipped it in 2026, at US$ 1.17 per kilo against US$ 0.64 for conventional fruit.
What I would do
If you buy fresh pineapple, I would start with the 12 exporters that already sell to five buyers or more. Fruga, Terra Sol and Agroeden lead that group, and they handle large programs every week.
For a second source, I would look at the Mexican exporters that already serve American buyers, like Pibera Montserrat. And for a premium line, the exporters that sell above US$ 1 per kilo are the ones to call.
The Latin American Fresh Pineapple Suppliers Radar lists all 217 exporters of fresh pineapple from Peru, Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia since 2025, with their value, their price per kilo, their buyers and their markets.
The numbers behind this
| Origin | US$ million, 2026 | US$ per kilo | Exporters | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 141.90 | 0.62 | 49 | 93 |
| Mexico | 31.72 | 0.77 | 63 | 85 |
| Colombia | 0.83 | 1.06 | 26 | 37 |
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All 217 exporters of fresh pineapple from Peru, Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia since 2025, ranked by value, with their price per kilo, their buyers and their markets.
See the supplier listFrequently asked questions
Who are the largest exporters of fresh pineapple from Latin America?
In 2026, Agroeden of Ecuador shipped US$ 48.26 million, Terra Sol US$ 37.46 million and Fruga US$ 27.64 million. San Francisco followed with US$ 10.14 million, and the largest Mexican exporter, Pibera Montserrat, shipped US$ 5.98 million.
What is the price per kilo of fresh pineapple by origin?
Ecuadorian fresh pineapple sold at US$ 0.62 per kilo in 2026, Mexican at US$ 0.77, Colombian at US$ 1.06 and Peruvian at US$ 2.61.
Where does Ecuadorian fresh pineapple go?
In 2026 the United States took US$ 63.27 million, the Netherlands US$ 36.07 million and Chile US$ 15.59 million. American buyers paid US$ 0.59 per kilo and Spanish buyers US$ 0.73.
Which fresh pineapple exporters get the highest price?
Among exporters with more than US$ 1 million, Productos Regionales y Exoticos del Sureste sold at US$ 1.43 per kilo, Agrovegetales at US$ 1.34 and Fields and Crops at US$ 1.15.
How did the Ecuadorian price of fresh pineapple move?
It moved between US$ 0.56 and US$ 0.63 per kilo over seven quarters, and has held at about US$ 0.62 since the first quarter of 2026.