Alliaceous vegetables market in Honduras

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Honduras saw growth in 2019, followed by stabilization through 2021. This initial expansion was driven by the increasing dominance of large international agribusinesses and the growing share of supermarkets in fresh produce retail, supported by urbanization, rising per capita income, and improved refrigeration infrastructure. These factors enhanced consumer access and stimulated demand. Subsequently, agricultural diversification, including the emergence of industrially packed and refrigerated oriental vegetables for export, helped maintain market volume despite trade fluctuations.

Market volume rose again in 2022, fueled by continued diversification and stronger demand for fresh produce, which boosted imports. However, in 2023, the market contracted significantly as producers faced challenges such as high input costs and climate change, impacting both domestic production and imports. Legislative efforts to reactivate the agricultural sector, including the Law for Reactivation and Rehabilitation, were introduced but could not immediately offset these headwinds.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Honduras

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Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Honduras has seen its production of alliaceous vegetables rise for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 15 553 tonnes, marking a 2.2% year-on-year increase. Production hit its lowest point in 2018 at 14 777 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.3%. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a 3.0% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Honduras in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Honduras

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Honduras has experienced a second consecutive year of growth in alliaceous vegetable export volumes. In 2020, exports reached 955 tonnes, surging by 45.9% compared to 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 35.2%, averaging an annual decline of 13.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 646 tonnes, which also saw the steepest drop of 56.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Honduras in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, El Salvador was the primary destination for Honduras's alliaceous vegetable exports in kind, accounting for 71.6% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail of minor partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Honduras in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Honduras's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms rebounded in 2020. Export value amounted to 207 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 41.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 60.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -26.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 146 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 56.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Honduras in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the main markets for Honduras's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms were El Salvador (53.2% of exports), the United States (26.6%), and Costa Rica (13.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 93.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Honduras in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Honduras

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In 2020, Honduras imported 14 693 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.2%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 14 571 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.8%. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, with a 1.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Honduras in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Honduras's alliaceous vegetable imports in kind were the Netherlands (53.6% of imports), Guatemala (20.7%), and China (16.3%). These three countries combined for 90.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Honduras in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Honduras imported approximately 8 298 thousand US dollars worth of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, a decrease of 6.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 13.4%, averaging an annual decline of 4.7%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 7 460 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 22.2%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase, with a 19.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Honduras in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, the top suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Honduras in value terms were the Netherlands (38.0% of imports), China (33.7%), and Guatemala (17.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 89.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Honduras in value, 2017-2020