Colombia: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Colombia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Colombian orange market, when its value increased by 1% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Orange Production in Colombia

In value terms, orange production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. Orange production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average orange yield in Colombia shrank modestly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 7.1%. The orange yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 oranges production in Colombia rose to X ha, with an increase of 4.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange harvested area decreased by -4.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the orange harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Orange Exports

Exports from Colombia

Orange exports from Colombia soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 21% on 2021. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 172% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orange exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 199%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons) was the main destination for orange exports from Colombia, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, orange exports to Ecuador exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ecuador amounted to +21.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+33.9% per year) and the United States (+68.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for orange exported from Colombia were France ($X), Ecuador ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 94% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +64.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average orange export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 69% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($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 (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Orange Imports

Imports into Colombia

Orange imports into Colombia fell sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by -23.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 131%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) were the main suppliers of orange imports to Colombia, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +28.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest orange suppliers to Colombia were Chile ($X), Spain ($X) and Venezuela ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports. Ecuador, the United States and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +42.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average orange import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Venezuela (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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