Colombia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Colombia

In 2022, the Colombian fruit market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Colombia

In value terms, fruit production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Colombia contracted to X tons per ha, declining by X% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Colombia; approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Colombia

Fruit exports from Colombia rose notably to X tons in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth 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 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

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

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

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

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits 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 saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), fivefold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Colombia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($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

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 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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