Colombia: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian vegetable market fell slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Colombia

In value terms, vegetable production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetables in Colombia shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Colombia rose modestly to X ha, surging by X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Curacao (X tons), threefold. Aruba (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Curacao (X% per year) and Aruba (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Colombia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Curacao ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Curacao (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Colombia

For the fifth year in a row, Colombia recorded growth in purchases abroad of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Colombia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Peru ($X) and Ecuador ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Colombia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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