Product Identity
Solanum melongena L.; a fruiting vegetable and specialty Asian vegetable supplied as whole immature fruit.
Round green Makhuea Pro · Fresh vegetable export
Fresh Thai Eggplant Supplier & Exporter
Source fresh round green Thai eggplant from Thailand for import, wholesale, retail and food-service requirements. ThaiMahapoke coordinates buyer-defined specifications, export packaging, documentation and shipment planning.
Round Green TypeMakhuea Pro · whole immature fruit
Buyer-Defined SpecGrade · diameter · weight · count
B2B SupplySorting · packing · private label
Trade TermsFOB / CIF · air or validated sea route
02 · Fresh Vegetable Highlights
Fresh Thai Eggplant at a Glance
This page covers small, round green Thai eggplant—locally known as Makhuea Pro—not pea eggplant, long eggplant, seeds or processed products.
Commercial Selection
Round green is the principal type. Green-and-white or other Thailand-grown selections require identification and supply confirmation.
Flexible Specification
Diameter, individual weight, count per kilogram, appearance, firmness and defect tolerances can be reviewed against current crop capability.
Export Planning
Airfreight can be coordinated for suitable orders. Sea freight requires product, pack, route and shelf-life validation.
03 · Commercial Types / Varieties / Grades / Sizes
Define the Exact Thai Eggplant Required
“Thai eggplant” can describe several products. A reference image and measurable specification reduce the risk of sourcing the wrong type.
Round Green Makhuea Pro
The principal commercial product on this page: small, round and green, supplied whole at a firm marketable stage.
Other Thai Selections
Green-and-white, white, purple or other Thailand-grown types may be sourced according to market demand, subject to exact identification.
Grade and Size
Buyers may define diameter, individual weight, count per kilogram, size uniformity, shape and acceptable defect tolerances.
Preparation
Whole, unwashed, cleaned, sorted, graded, loose or prepacked options can be evaluated. Washing or trimming requires order-specific confirmation.
Commercial status: ThaiMahapoke can source Thai-grown commercial types according to buyer demand, but the exact selection, specification and quantity are reconfirmed for each quotation.
04 · Type / Grade / Size Comparison
Match Product Presentation to the Buying Channel
Use measurable requirements instead of undefined descriptions such as “premium grade.”
| Option | Commercial Characteristics | Buyer Consideration | Confirmation Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round green type | Small, round fruit with characteristic green appearance | Asian groceries, Thai restaurant supply and produce distribution | Reference image, colour and size |
| Green-and-white selection | Striped or variegated appearance depending on selection and maturity | Traditional retail presentation where recognised | Selection and crop availability |
| Uniform selected size | Narrower buyer-defined diameter, weight or count tolerance | Retail packs and consistent kitchen use | Range, sampling and defect tolerance |
| Mixed commercial size | Wider variation within agreed acceptance criteria | Wholesale or food-service use | Usable range and price basis |
| Loose bulk | Whole product for repacking or high-volume handling | Importers, wholesalers, repackers and central kitchens | Net weight, liner, carton and ventilation |
| Retail-ready | Smaller buyer-labelled packs consolidated in an outer carton | Supermarket and specialty grocery programmes | Artwork, barcode, pack weight and legal label |
05 · Product Identity
What Is Fresh Thai Eggplant?
Fresh Thai eggplant is a commercial selection of Solanum melongena L. Although botanically a fruit, it is harvested and traded as a fresh vegetable.
The round green product called Makhuea Pro in Thailand is different from pea eggplant or turkey berry (Solanum torvum), long green eggplant, large purple eggplant and planting seed.
International Name
Thai Eggplant or Thai Round Eggplant; “Thai aubergine” may be used in UK and European channels.
Thai Commercial Name
Makhuea Pro, Makheua Pro or Makuea Pro are transliterations of มะเขือเปราะ.
Fresh-Form Boundary
This offer concerns whole fresh or chilled produce, not frozen, dried, pickled, cooked, extracted, seed or seedling forms.
06 · Product Information & Specifications
Build a Buyer-Defined Fresh Vegetable Specification
Final values must be recorded in the quotation, purchase specification, approved sample or inspection checklist.
- ProductFresh Thai Eggplant
- Clarified Commercial NameFresh Round Green Thai Eggplant
- Scientific NameSolanum melongena L.
- OriginThailand
- CategoryFruiting Vegetable / Specialty Asian Vegetable
- Marketable Plant PartWhole immature fruit
- Commercial TypeRound green; other confirmed Thai-grown selections by inquiry
- Colour and ShapeBuyer-agreed green appearance and roundness
- Grade / Diameter / Weight / CountBuyer-defined and matched against current crop capability
- Commercial MaturityFirm marketable condition agreed for destination and use
- PreparationWhole, sorted and graded; washing, trimming or prepacking by confirmation
- Defect ConsiderationsCuts, cracks, bruising, pest damage, decay, shrivelling, softness and chilling injury
- PackingConfirmed for product, buyer channel and shipment route
- InspectionProduct, quantity, packaging, document or third-party inspection as agreed
- Storage ReferenceGeneral eggplant reference: approximately 10–12°C and 90–95% relative humidity
- SupplySourceable year-round; shipment availability remains subject to crop, quantity and quality confirmation
Technical reference only: published general eggplant guidance describes storage near 10–12°C and 90–95% relative humidity, with storage generally under 14 days as quality deteriorates. Cultivar, maturity, initial quality, packing and route affect performance; this is not a ThaiMahapoke shelf-life guarantee.
07 · Export Packaging & Packing Options
Protect Firmness, Surface Condition and Ventilation
Packing should manage moisture loss, abrasion, impact, compression and temperature variation while remaining suitable for the buyer’s distribution channel.
Bulk and Food-Service
Ventilated corrugated cartons, suitable liners or perforated bags, and food-service bulk packs can be assessed for importers, wholesalers and kitchens.
Retail-Ready Formats
Perforated bags, trays or punnets may be evaluated where technically suitable, with approved label, barcode and pack-weight requirements.
Palletised Shipment
Carton strength, dimensions, ventilation and pallet pattern are confirmed against net weight, handling method and transport limitations.
No fixed pack claim: a domestic 10 kg bulk pack is a market example, not a universal export standard or ThaiMahapoke’s confirmed configuration.
08 · Buyer & Export Information
Variables That Shape the Quotation
A workable offer connects product identity and quality requirements with packing, destination eligibility, freight and documentation.
Availability
Fresh Thai eggplant can be sourced throughout the year, while volume, size, appearance and price may vary with crop and weather conditions.
MOQ and Lead Time
Assessed by type, specification, pack, current supply, destination, shipment method and delivery period rather than published as fixed figures.
FOB / CIF
FOB and CIF quotations may be provided where commercially and logistically available after the departure point and destination are defined.
Airfreight
Can be coordinated subject to cargo space, airline requirements, packaging compatibility, destination eligibility and cold-chain arrangements.
Sea Freight
Not universally suitable. Long-distance routes require product, packing, temperature, transit-time and shelf-life validation before confirmation.
Documents and Testing
Import permits, phytosanitary conditions, MRL testing, traceability, certificates and labels are reviewed for the actual destination and shipment.
09 · Markets, Applications & Buyer Segments
Commercial Channels for Round Thai Eggplant
Product selection and packing should reflect how the buyer will import, distribute, repack or use the vegetable.
Fresh-Produce Importers
Require exact identity, origin, specifications, suitable packing and destination documentation.
Asian Distributors
Supply Asian supermarkets, independent groceries, restaurants and wholesale markets with recognisable specialty produce.
Retail and Repacking
May require uniformity, consumer-facing packs, barcodes, approved labels, residue documentation and defined tolerances.
Food Service
Restaurants, hotels, caterers and central kitchens may prioritise firm usable quality, practical packs and consistent size.
10 · Freshness, Quality, Food Safety, Handling & Inspection
Manage Freshness and Shipment Risk
Arrival condition depends on correct selection, gentle handling, suitable humidity, temperature management, packing and transit time.
Selection and Uniformity
Confirm type, green appearance, firmness, roundness, size, calyx and stem condition against the agreed specification.
Defect Control
Review shrivelling, cuts, cracks, bruising, pest damage, decay, foreign matter, abnormal softness and chilling injury.
Cold-Chain Planning
Eggplant is chilling-sensitive. Avoid treating the coldest possible setting as automatically safer; validate temperature, humidity, pack and duration together.
Food Safety and Compliance
Lot traceability, pesticide-use information, destination MRL assessment, testing, phytosanitary inspection and documents are confirmed as required.
Compliance note: pesticide-free, organic, GAP, GLOBALG.A.P. and laboratory-tested claims apply only when valid evidence is confirmed for the exact source, facility, lot and shipment.
11 · Private Label & Custom Export Packaging
Buyer Branding and Retail-Ready Packing
ThaiMahapoke can coordinate private-label branding and custom packing subject to volume, technical feasibility and artwork approval.
Retail and Food-Service Packs
Buyer-labelled bags, suitable trays or punnets, and food-service formats can be assessed for the selected product and route.
Custom Cartons
Artwork, carton marks, product information and origin statements can be coordinated after packing feasibility is confirmed.
Labels and Traceability
Barcode placement, lot identification and destination-language information must be approved before production.
12 · Why Source from ThaiMahapoke
A Thailand-Based B2B Supplier & Exporter
ThaiMahapoke supports international buyers from exact product identification through specification, sourcing, packing, inspection, documentation and shipment coordination.
Product-Specific Sourcing
Clarify round green Makhuea Pro or another requested Thai-grown selection before approaching suitable supply sources.
Specification Management
Align colour, diameter, weight, count, firmness, preparation and defect tolerances with current crop capability.
Year-Round Sourcing Access
Source throughout the year while reconfirming shipment availability, quality and volume against crop conditions.
Export Packaging
Coordinate inner pack, outer carton, label and pallet requirements appropriate to the confirmed shipment plan.
Inspection and Documents
Arrange agreed checks and coordinate traceability, phytosanitary and other export-document requirements.
Shipment Coordination
Review airfreight, validated sea options, FOB or CIF requirements and destination conditions for each transaction.
13 · Buyer-Focused FAQ
Questions About Buying Fresh Thai Eggplant
Answers reflect the visible commercial offer and preserve shipment-specific confirmation where specifications or regulations vary.
What type of Thai eggplant does this page cover?
This page primarily covers small, round green Thai eggplant known in Thailand as Makhuea Pro. It does not cover pea eggplant, long green eggplant or eggplant seeds.
What is the scientific name of Thai round eggplant?
Thai round eggplant is a commercial selection of Solanum melongena L. Buyers should still provide a photograph because “Thai eggplant” may describe different types in different markets.
Can buyers specify the size or count?
Yes. Buyers may request a target diameter, individual weight, count per kilogram or size uniformity. Final availability and tolerances require confirmation against the crop and supplier.
Is the product supplied washed or unwashed?
The preparation method must be specified in the inquiry. Whole, sorted and graded product is the normal scope; washing or specialised preparation requires confirmation because it can affect food safety and shelf life.
What packaging is available?
Potential formats include ventilated cartons, lined cartons, food-service packs and retail-oriented packs. The final net weight, count, liner, ventilation and pallet configuration are confirmed for the shipment.
What is the MOQ?
MOQ is not fixed on this page. It depends on current supply, specification, packing format, destination and whether the shipment travels by air or sea.
Can Thai eggplant be shipped by air or sea?
Airfreight can be coordinated for suitable time-sensitive orders. Sea freight may be evaluated only after confirming the commercial selection, packaging, transit time and validated shelf-life performance.
What storage temperature is recommended?
Published general guidance for eggplant refers to approximately 10–12°C and 90–95% relative humidity. This is a technical reference, not a guaranteed shipment programme. The exact regime must be validated for the product and route.
Can ThaiMahapoke provide a phytosanitary certificate?
Phytosanitary inspection and documentation can be coordinated when required and when the shipment meets the importing country’s current conditions. Issuance remains subject to approval by the responsible government authority.
Is the product compliant with destination-market pesticide MRLs?
Compliance cannot be assumed universally. The destination, applicable active substances and testing scope must be confirmed for the actual lot and shipment.
Are private-label packs available?
Buyer labels, retail packs, food-service packs and custom cartons can be coordinated subject to order volume, packaging feasibility, artwork approval and destination labelling requirements.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Please provide the product type or reference image, grade, diameter or count, maturity, preparation, quantity, packaging, destination, port or airport, Incoterm, shipment method, delivery period and compliance requirements.
14 · Request a Quotation
Request a Fresh Thai Eggplant Quotation
Send complete requirements so ThaiMahapoke can review the exact product, current supply, packing, compliance and shipment basis.
- Product type / reference image
- Grade / diameter / weight / count
- Commercial maturity
- Condition / preparation
- Washed / unwashed / whole / prepacked
- Quantity / packaging
- Destination country
- Port or airport
- FOB / CIF requirement
- Air / sea shipment
- Delivery period / cold chain
- Private label / inspection
- Phytosanitary requirement
- Testing / MRL requirement
15 · Buying Guide / Sourcing Considerations
Five Steps for a Better Thai Eggplant Purchase
Use one agreed specification from inquiry through inspection to reduce identity, quality and arrival-condition risk.
Confirm Identity
Send a reference image and distinguish round green Makhuea Pro from pea or long eggplant.
Define Specification
Agree colour, diameter, weight, count, firmness, maturity and acceptable defects.
Select Preparation
Confirm unwashed, cleaned, sorted, graded, loose or prepacked requirements.
Match Pack and Route
Align ventilation, moisture protection, carton and cold chain with air or validated sea transit.
Confirm Compliance
Check import permit, phytosanitary, MRL, testing, traceability and label requirements before shipment.
