Frozen vegetables market in Colombia

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen vegetables market in Colombia expanded from 75 913 t in 2018 to 79 782 t in 2019, supported by growing consumer demand for ready-to-eat foods driven by busier modern lifestyles. The entry of new players and increased investment in research and development further stimulated innovation and market activity during this period.

Market volume contracted to 70 120 t in 2020 as domestic production fell sharply. A strong rebound followed in 2021, with the market reaching 86 315 t, coinciding with the implementation of Resolution 810 which introduced front-of-pack nutritional labeling requirements, enhancing transparency and likely boosting consumer confidence. However, the market declined again to 76 053 t in 2022 as the industry adjusted to the reinforced labeling rules under Resolution 2492.

By 2023, the market recovered to 86 370 t, fueled by rising exports to destinations like Belgium and Spain and the continued expansion of e-commerce as a key sales channel. Growing demand for gluten-free and plant-based frozen vegetable products also contributed to this upturn.

Production frozen vegetables in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Colombia ranked as the 25th largest producer of frozen vegetables between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Colombia produced 57 312 tonnes of frozen vegetables, representing a significant decline of 16.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 29.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.8%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018, at 18.4%, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 3.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of frozen vegetable production in Colombia reached 135.5 million US dollars, down 22.6% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 36.2%, translating to an annualized decline of 13.9%. The only increase during this period was recorded in 2019, at 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports frozen vegetables from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Colombia's frozen vegetable exports rebounded in volume. In 2020, exports totaled 793 tonnes, a slight increase of 0.7% over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 9.2%, with a CAGR of -3.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 788 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 7.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Japan were the primary destinations for Colombia's frozen vegetable exports in volume, together accounting for 82.0% of total flows. Other partners held significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Colombia's frozen vegetable exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 1 875 thousand US dollars, a modest decrease of 7.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 18.4%, with a CAGR of -6.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Japan dominated Colombia's frozen vegetable exports in value, jointly representing 82.9% of total flows. The remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables to Colombia

Imports in kind, t

Colombia's frozen vegetable imports in volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 13 601 tonnes, a notable rise of 10.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 60.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, Belgium and the United States were the main sources for Colombia's frozen vegetable imports in volume, jointly accounting for 91.4% of total flows. Other partners made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Colombia's frozen vegetable imports in value terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 15 889 thousand US dollars, a strong gain of 11.1% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 57.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 16.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and the United States served as the dominant sources for Colombia's frozen vegetable imports in value, jointly taking 91.5% of total flows, while other markets accounted for the rest.

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

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