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Leguminous vegetables market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh leguminous vegetables in Colombia experienced modest growth from 33 581 t in 2018 to 33 901 t in 2019, supported by a continuing shift toward organic production and increased adoption of farming technologies that improved yields. However, in 2020, the market volume dropped to 32 244 t as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains.

Recovery followed in 2021, with volume reaching 33 232 t, aided by advances in preservation technologies that extended product shelf life. The market stabilized in 2022 at 33 081 t amid growing consumer preference for fresh, high-fiber foods. A significant upturn occurred in 2023, with volume climbing to 34 170 t, driven directly by higher per capita consumption of legumes such as peas and beans.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 leguminous vegetables in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Colombia's production of leguminous vegetables declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 32 269 tonnes, marking a 4.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 33 933 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 1.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	0.9%	(4.9%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leguminous vegetables from Colombia

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for leguminous vegetables from Colombia displayed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with an 8.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Colombia exported 71 409 kilograms of leguminous vegetables, representing a substantial 126.0% increase compared to 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 4.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 303.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	303.2%	(4.1%)	126.0%	105.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Aruba, and Curacao were the leading destinations for Colombia's leguminous vegetable exports by volume. The United States accounted for 47.1% of exports, followed by Aruba at 21.2% and Curacao at 19.8%. Together, these three markets represented 88.1% of Colombia's total export flows during this period.

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, K $ US

Colombia's leguminous vegetable exports have grown in value for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 140.9 thousand US dollars, showing a 132.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 358.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 66.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	97.4%	0.1%	132.1%	66.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Curacao, and Spain formed the core markets for Colombia's leguminous vegetable exports by value. The United States led with 57.4% of export value, followed by Curacao at 16.5% and Spain at 11.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 85.7% of Colombia's total export value during this timeframe.

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 leguminous vegetables to Colombia

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Colombia imported 46 266 kilograms of leguminous vegetables, representing a dramatic 35,489.2% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	35 489.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Colombia's leguminous vegetable imports by volume, accounting for 99.7% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Colombia imported approximately 29.7 thousand US dollars worth of leguminous vegetables in 2020, which represents an extraordinary 13,779.0% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	13 779.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States was the clear leader in supplying leguminous vegetables to Colombia by value, capturing 99.3% of total import value.

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