Colombia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian citrus fruit market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Colombia

In value terms, citrus fruit production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Colombia contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Colombia reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, citrus fruit harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits exported from Colombia rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Colombia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (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: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Colombia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, citrus fruit imports into Colombia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to Colombia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Peru ($X), Spain ($X) and Ecuador ($X) appeared to be the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Colombia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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