Colombia: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Colombia

In 2021, the Colombian apple market increased by 7.3% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Apple consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Apple Production in Colombia

In value terms, apple production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 217% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Colombia was estimated at X tons per ha in 2021, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 367% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average apple yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the apple harvested area in Colombia totaled X ha, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 168% against the previous year. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, the amount of apples exported from Colombia stood at X tons, picking up by 12% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 256%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 261% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons), France (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Colombia, together accounting for 50% of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Portugal, Ecuador, Guatemala, Spain, Chile and El Salvador, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Colombia were Panama ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 49% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Panama, with a CAGR of +21.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apple Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were imported into Colombia; with a decrease of -4.7% against 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports reached $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 9.7%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest apple supplier to Colombia, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), eightfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile totaled -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.1% per year) and France (+17.4% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Colombia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.7% per year) and France (+23.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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