Colombia: Grapefruit Market Overview 2021

Grapefruit Market Size in Colombia

In 2019, the Colombian grapefruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Colombia

In value terms, grapefruit production reduced markedly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grapefruits in Colombia stood at X kg per ha in 2019, approximately equating 2018 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the grapefruit harvested area in Colombia amounted to X ha, flattening at 2018 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2019, overseas shipments of grapefruits increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports contracted to $X in 2019. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tonnes) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapefruit exports from Colombia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2019, supplies from abroad of grapefruits was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Chile (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Colombia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the U.S. (X tonnes), eightfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Colombia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapefruits in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of grapefruit consumption was China (9.8M tonnes), accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Viet Nam (695K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (507K tonnes), with a 3.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapefruits in the world?

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China (9.9M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of grapefruit production, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Viet Nam (698K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (512K tonnes), with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of grapefruits to Colombia?

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In value terms, Chile ($39K) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to Colombia, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($6.8K), with a 14% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of grapefruits from Colombia?

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In value terms, Poland ($35K) remains the key foreign market for grapefruit exports from Colombia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($5.9K), with a 15% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for grapefruits in Colombia?

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The average grapefruit export price stood at $653 per tonne in 2019, falling by -28.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapefruits in Colombia?

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The average grapefruit import price stood at $1,362 per tonne in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year.