Chile's fruit prices show wide gaps between supermarkets and traditional markets

A kilogram of strawberries cost an average of CLP 1,332 (USD 1.37) in traditional retail outlets in Chile's Metropolitan Region during November 2–6, compared with CLP 8,150 (USD 8.39) in supermarkets.

The figures come from Chile's Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (ODEPA), which monitors food prices across several regions. The difference was particularly large for strawberries, although other fruits also showed substantial price gaps.

Berry prices

In the Metropolitan Region, blueberries averaged CLP 7,167 (USD 7.38) per kilogram in traditional outlets and CLP 16,607 (USD 17.10) in supermarkets.

Prices also moved differently between sales channels. Blueberries became 28% cheaper in traditional outlets compared with the previous reporting period, while supermarket prices fell by 8%.

Strawberry prices declined by 25% in traditional outlets and 12% in supermarkets.

Cherries and kiwifruit

Early-season cherries were available in traditional retail outlets at an average of around CLP 3,080 (USD 3.17) per kilogram for the Brooks and Sweet Heart varieties in the Metropolitan Region. The report did not provide comparable supermarket prices for cherries in that region.

Kiwifruit showed a smaller difference between channels. Hayward kiwis averaged CLP 2,544 (USD 2.62) per kilogram in traditional outlets, against CLP 4,045 (USD 4.17) in supermarkets.

ODEPA's figures also show regional differences. In Valparaíso, Brooks cherries averaged CLP 4,278 (USD 4.41) per kilogram, while the same variety was recorded at CLP 5,500 (USD 5.66) in Coquimbo.

Regional monitoring

The weekly report covers supermarkets and traditional sales channels, including open-air markets, in nine Chilean regions.

Prices vary according to location, product variety and quality grade. The data provides a snapshot of how Chile's spring fruit season is developing across different retail channels.

source and photo: odepa.gob.cl