Edible brassicas market in Honduras

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the production and market volume for fresh edible brassicas in Honduras showed stable figures, with annual production hovering between 88 000 t and 90 000 t. The domestic market size remained in a similar range of 88 000 t to 90 000 t during these years, supported by minimal import activity.

A significant but temporary change occurred in 2022 when import volumes jumped sharply to 10 597 t, boosting the total market size to 99 610 t. This expansion was reversed the following year as imports normalized, and the market volume returned to approximately 88 700 t in 2023, aligning with the earlier stable production trend.

In 2024, the retail landscape saw the expansion of Supermercados La Colonia, which opened eight new stores, a development likely to influence the distribution and retail availability of fresh produce including brassicas. Trade flows for the year indicated a notable export volume of 1 802 t against imports of 224 t.

Production edible brassicas in Honduras

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Honduras experienced a two-year increase in edible brassicas production before seeing a decline. In 2020, the country produced 88 133 tons, marking a slight 2.4% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 90 283 tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 2.6% also occurring that year.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Honduras

Exports in kind, t

The export market for edible brassicas from Honduras showed significant volatility during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.3 tons and peaked in 2019 at 126 tons, representing a dramatic 465-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, exports dropped sharply to just 1 ton, a 98.9% decrease from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 99.7% drop, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 with a remarkable 46 360.4% growth.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, El Salvador and Nicaragua were the two main markets for Honduras's edible brassicas exports, together accounting for 82.8% of total export volumes. The remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

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

Export values demonstrated considerable volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest point came in 2018 at 0.1 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2017, creating a 289-fold difference between these years. In 2020, export values stood at 1.5 thousand US dollars, representing an 87.0% decrease from the previous year. The most significant decline was recorded in 2018 with a 99.7% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a substantial 19 436.7% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Mexico remained the primary buyers of Honduran edible brassicas in value terms. Nicaragua accounted for 45.5% of export value, El Salvador for 33.6%, and Mexico for 10.8%. Together, these three markets represented 89.9% of total export value during this period.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Honduras

Imports in kind, t

Honduras's edible brassicas imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 33 tons, reflecting a 26.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 99%, with an average annual decline rate of 78.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Guatemala was virtually the exclusive source of edible brassicas imports to Honduras, accounting for 96.2% of total import volumes during this period.

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's edible brassicas imports declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import values reached 50.1 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 5.8% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import values dropped by 94.6%, with an average annual decline rate of 62.2%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Guatemala dominated Honduras's edible brassicas imports in value terms, accounting for 83.2% of total import value. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares in the import market.

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

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