Colombia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian fruit market stood at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Production in Colombia

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Colombia dropped to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, the fruit harvested area in Colombia fell to X ha, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Colombia

For the fourth consecutive year, Colombia recorded growth in shipments abroad of fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Colombia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Colombia were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Italy, Germany and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), fivefold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Peru (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :