Colombia: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Colombia

In 2022, the Colombian spinach market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -33.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Production in Colombia

In value terms, spinach production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of spinach in Colombia plummeted to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -75.5% on the previous year. In general, the yield faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 566% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average spinach yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 2022, approx. X ha of spinach were harvested in Colombia; increasing by 347% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed strong growth. The spinach harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, shipments abroad of spinach decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3,576%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 3,093% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for spinach exports from Colombia, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Panama (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Curacao (X kg), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to -20.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (-14.8% per year) and Curacao (-28.9% per year).

It was followed by Curacao, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled -19.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (-13.3% per year) and Curacao (-28.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Panama (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2017, the amount of spinach imported into Colombia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 200% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports surged to $X in 2017. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2017, China (X tons) constituted the largest spinach supplier to Colombia, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, spinach imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Panama (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Panama (+4.1% per year) and Trinidad and Tobago (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to Colombia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Panama ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +17.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Panama (-5.3% per year) and Trinidad and Tobago (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average spinach import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 4%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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