Colombia: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Colombia

After three years of growth, the Colombian garlic market decreased by -3.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +36.8% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Production in Colombia

In value terms, garlic production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 81%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of garlic in Colombia amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 5% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 39%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average garlic 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, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in Colombia amounted to X ha, surging by 5.5% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the garlic harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, approx. X tons of garlic were exported from Colombia; growing by 27% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 326% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 148% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Colombia, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Aruba (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +14.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Colombia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Aruba ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +23.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 85%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Aruba totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Colombia

Garlic imports into Colombia reached X tons in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +93.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main garlic supplier to Colombia, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +1.7%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Colombia, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +3.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 69%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Peru totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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