Colombia: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian grapefruit market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by -15.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a sharp curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grapefruit Production in Colombia

In value terms, grapefruit production contracted rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grapefruits in Colombia stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grapefruit harvested area in Colombia was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Colombia

Grapefruit exports from Colombia declined to X tons in 2022, reducing by -7.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 904% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 831%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Colombia, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-0.3% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapefruits exports from Colombia, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland stood at +15.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and France (+0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the Czech Republic (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, imports of grapefruits into Colombia rose notably to X tons, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of grapefruit imports to Colombia, with a combined 95% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Dominican Republic and Spain, which together accounted for a further 4.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +23.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grapefruit suppliers to Colombia were Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 97% of total imports. Spain and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3%.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +22.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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