Colombia: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Colombia

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Colombian peach and nectarine market, when its value decreased by -9.4% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Colombia

In value terms, peach and nectarine production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine yield in Colombia reached X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2.9%. The peach and nectarine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of peaches and nectarines production in Colombia fell modestly to X ha, waning by -4.5% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to peach and nectarine production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of peaches and nectarines, when their volume decreased by -14.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 349% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 406% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Curacao (X tons) was the main destination for peach and nectarine exports from Colombia, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Curacao stood at +101.2%.

In value terms, Curacao ($X) also remains the key foreign market for peach and nectarine exports from Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Curacao totaled +81.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -32.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Curacao.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +0.9% per year.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Colombia

For the ninth year in a row, Colombia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of peaches and nectarines, which decreased by -24.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The smallest decline of -4.7% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The smallest decline of -1.4% was in 2013. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest peach and nectarine supplier to Colombia, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, peach and nectarine imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile amounted to -13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-19.0% per year) and Spain (-27.9% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to Colombia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile stood at -14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-19.3% per year) and Spain (-25.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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