Alliaceous vegetables market in Venezuela

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, production of alliaceous vegetables in Venezuela increased from 223.3 thousand tons to 242.8 thousand tons. This growth was supported by the government's enhanced role in regulating and importing agricultural inputs like seeds and agrochemicals, which bolstered domestic growers. Concurrent initiatives promoting urban gardening and sustainable agriculture expanded the land area dedicated to fresh vegetable cultivation.

Production continued to rise, reaching 266.0 thousand tons by 2021, even amid persistent economic challenges such as hyperinflation and post-harvest storage issues. State intervention in foreign trade for agri-food goods ensured stable access to imported resources necessary for output. The introduction of new labeling rules in 2022 for products high in sugar and fats raised consumer awareness about healthy eating, potentially stimulating demand for fresh vegetables.

By 2023, output climbed to 281.1 thousand tons, aided by the National Agricultural Plan which focused on achieving food sovereignty and positioning Venezuela as a food exporter. Simultaneously, a growing consumer preference for healthy diets and local produce strengthened domestic demand, supporting further market expansion.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Venezuela

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Venezuela's production of alliaceous vegetables has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 250.7 thousand tons, which is 3.3% higher than in 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 223.3 thousand tons. That year also saw the largest decline of 12.8%, while the biggest increase of 8.7% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Venezuela in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Venezuela

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2019, Venezuela exported 55.4 tons of alliaceous vegetables, representing a substantial 90.1% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 29.1 tons, which marked the largest decline of 63.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Curaçao and Malaysia remained the primary export markets for alliaceous vegetables, together accounting for 93.4% of total export volumes. Other trading partners made up the remaining share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Venezuela's export value of alliaceous vegetables has grown for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached 52.4 thousand US dollars, a 5.5% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, export value rose by 6.1%, equivalent to an annual growth rate of 2.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Curaçao and Malaysia were the leading markets in terms of export value, together representing 80.3% of total flows. The remaining value was distributed among other destinations.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Venezuela

Imports in kind, t

The import market experienced considerable volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Venezuela imported 137.6 tons of alliaceous vegetables, a sharp decline of 62.9% compared to 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 371.5 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 316.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Peru and China were the key sources for Venezuela's imports of alliaceous vegetables, jointly accounting for 95.7% of total import volumes. Other trading partners individually represented much smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market showed significant volatility during this period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 10.2-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Venezuela imported 129.8 thousand US dollars worth of alliaceous vegetables, representing a 51.6% decrease from the previous year. The maximum import value was recorded in 2019 at 268.2 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 542.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Peru dominated Venezuela's imports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms, together accounting for 89.2% of total import flows. The remaining value was distributed among smaller markets.

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

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