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Cabbages market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in Colombia opened the period at 56.3 thousand tonnes in 2018. This year, the horticultural sector reported a stable harvested area maintained since 2010, and distribution relied heavily on unrefrigerated road transport, which impacted product freshness and market access.

Market volume then entered a downward trend, falling to 47.6 thousand tonnes in 2019. A modest recovery to 48.9 thousand tonnes followed in 2020, but declines resumed to 46.1 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 42.4 thousand tonnes in 2022. By 2023, the market stabilized at 41.9 thousand tonnes, showing only a marginal change from the previous year.

Recent market developments include the expanded availability of specialized cabbage varieties from major seed companies like Sakata, tailored to Colombia's tropical climate. The purple cabbage segment has also gained a premium niche due to its higher nutritional value and use in gourmet cuisine, reflecting a gradual shift in product offerings and consumer preferences within the sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Colombia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cabbages in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Colombia's cabbage production increased after two years of decline. In 2020, the country produced 48 885 tonnes of cabbages, marking a slight 2.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 27%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 47 640 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2018 at 15.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.9%)	(15.4%)	2.6%	(10.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. They reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with an 8.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Colombia exported 19.8 tonnes of cabbages, representing a sharp 32.1% increase compared to 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 15.0 tonnes, and the largest year-on-year decline happened in 2018 at 86.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.0%)	(15.1%)	32.1%	(46.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cuba and Curaçao accounted for the majority of Colombia's cabbage exports in volume terms, while other markets played a less significant role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Export values displayed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. They hit their lowest point in 2019 and reached their highest in 2017, with a 7.8-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Colombia's cabbage exports totaled 19 609 US dollars, showing a steep 90.5% increase from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 294 US dollars, and the largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2018 at 83.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.4%)	(22.5%)	90.5%	(37.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Cuba (with 55.0% of total flows) and Curaçao (31.2%) together represented 86.2% of Colombia's cabbage exports in value terms, while other trading partners accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cabbages to Colombia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Colombia imported 0.5 tonnes of cabbages, which represents a 40.2% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(40.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was almost exclusively the supplier of cabbages to Colombia, accounting for 100.0% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Colombia's cabbage imports amounted to 6 622 US dollars, reflecting a sharp 36.2% decline compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(36.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the import market structure was highly concentrated, with China alone responsible for 100.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io