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Colombia: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Colombia

After four years of growth, the Colombian sweet potato market decreased by -8.3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 9.7%. Sweet potato consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Sweet Potato Production in Colombia

In value terms, sweet potato production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the average sweet potato yield in Colombia was estimated at less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at 2020 figures. Overall, 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 sweet potato harvested area in Colombia amounted to less than X ha in 2021, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, shipments abroad of sweet potatoes increased by 2,918% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted modest growth. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sweet potato exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Panama (X tons) were the main destinations of sweet potato exports from Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Curacao (with a CAGR of +77.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and Panama ($X) constituted the largest markets for sweet potato exported from Colombia worldwide.

Curacao, with a CAGR of +96.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average sweet potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw strong growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Aruba ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Curacao (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, the amount of sweet potatoes imported into Colombia stood at X kg, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,130% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sweet potato imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 172%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Dominican Republic (X kg), the United States (X kg) and Peru (X kg) were the main suppliers of sweet potato imports to Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +1.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sweet potatoes to Colombia, comprising 534% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at -11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+5.7% per year) and Costa Rica (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sweet potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 3,004%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sweet potatoes in the world?

China remains the largest sweet potato consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, sweet potato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Malawi, eightfold. Tanzania ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.6% share.

What are the largest producers of sweet potatoes in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of sweet potato production, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, sweet potato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malawi, eightfold. Tanzania ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sweet potatoes to Colombia?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of sweet potato to Colombia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Peru $312), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading importers of sweet potatoes from Colombia?

In value terms, Canada remains the key foreign market for sweet potato exports from Colombia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia, with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.1% share.

What is the average export price for sweet potatoes in Colombia?

In 2021, the average sweet potato export price amounted to $1,351 per ton, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sweet potatoes in Colombia?

The average sweet potato import price stood at $565 per ton in 2021, reducing by -19% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sweet potato market in Colombia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 122 - Sweet potatoes

Country coverage:

Colombia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Colombia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024