Colombia: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Colombia

After four years of growth, the Colombian fruit and berry market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate mild growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in Colombia

In value terms, fruit and berry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Colombia shrank modestly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The fruit and berry 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 fruits and berries production in Colombia dropped slightly to X ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Colombia

For the fourth consecutive year, Colombia recorded growth in overseas shipments of fruits and berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Colombia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Colombia were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Italy, Germany and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits and berries increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit and berry to Colombia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Peru (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Colombia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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