Colombia: Pineapple Market 2024

Pineapple Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian pineapple market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 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. Pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Production in Colombia

In value terms, pineapple production contracted slightly 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 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pineapple yield in Colombia fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pineapple yield remained 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 pineapple harvested area in Colombia contracted slightly to X ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion 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, pineapple harvested area increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pineapple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pineapples were exported from Colombia; falling by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pineapples increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Costa Rica (X tons) was the main pineapple supplier to Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Costa Rica exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Costa Rica amounted to X%.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Colombia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Costa Rica ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ecuador stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica amounted to $X per ton.

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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