Colombia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian citrus fruit market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Colombia

In value terms, citrus fruit production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Colombia dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Colombia; with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then contracted in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from Colombia; picking up by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Colombia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Colombia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, purchases abroad of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports posted a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ecuador stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X), Spain ($X) and Ecuador ($X) were the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Colombia, together comprising X% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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