Colombia: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian tomato market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in Colombia

In value terms, tomato production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 26%. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Colombia was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, the yield indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato yield decreased by -28.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40%. The tomato 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 tomatoes production in Colombia shrank modestly to X ha, dropping by -2.1% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 106%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, the amount of tomatoes exported from Colombia expanded notably to X tons, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 144%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 159% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Curacao (X tons), Aruba (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Colombia, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tomato exported from Colombia were Curacao ($X), France ($X) and Aruba ($X), together comprising 86% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +42.3%, recorded 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

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Curacao ($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 France (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Colombia

Tomato imports into Colombia declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -51.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 306%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 465% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) was the main tomato supplier to Colombia, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ecuador stood at -15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.6% per year) and Costa Rica (+5.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Colombia were the United States ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Costa Rica ($X), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Costa Rica, with a CAGR of +8.2%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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