Pastry market in Colombia

Earlier Report Observations

The Colombian pastry market volume grew from 16,137 t in 2018 to 17,701 t in 2019, supported by increasing professional training in pastry arts and the influence of international trends favoring fresh ingredients and reduced sugar. However, the market contracted sharply in 2020, with volume falling to 11,057 t.

In 2021, strengthened export markets to destinations like the EU and the US diverted more production abroad, reducing domestic availability and contributing to a slight volume decline to 10,893 t. The following year, the 2022 tax reform on industrialized foods raised consumer prices, dampening volume demand to 10,193 t, while new nutritional labeling regulations and high market saturation prompted innovation with natural sweeteners and vegan options.

By 2023, the market volume fell further to 7,317 t, as ongoing labeling and sodium reduction regulations continued to reshape product offerings. Consumer preferences shifted decisively towards conscious eating, gourmet personalized products, and artisanal bakeries, altering demand patterns in a competitive landscape.

Production pastry in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pastry, 2017-2020

World map of production of pastry, 2017-2020

Colombia's pastry production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 26 670 tonnes of pastry, marking a modest year-over-year growth of 7.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 23 853 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Colombia's pastry production has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 61 022 thousand US dollars, up by 5.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 57 311 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 15.4%.

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

Exports pastry from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

Pastry export volumes from Colombia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 26 830 tonnes, representing a year-over-year rise of 15.2%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 35%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Ecuador, and Haiti were the primary destinations for Colombia's pastry exports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 29.3% of exports, Ecuador for 18.3%, and Haiti for 13.0%, together making up 60.6% of total export flows.

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 pastry export value has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 61 386 thousand US dollars, indicating a year-over-year growth of 12.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Ecuador, and Haiti led as the top buyers of Colombian pastry in value terms. The United States represented 35.8% of exports, Ecuador 20.0%, and Haiti 7.1%, collectively accounting for 63.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports pastry to Colombia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Colombia's pastry import volumes declined. In 2020, imports totalled 11 216 tonnes, a decrease of 31.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 7.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 246 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 17.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Peru, Spain, and the United States were the leading sources of pastry imports to Colombia in volume terms. Peru accounted for 40.0% of imports, Spain for 26.8%, and the United States for 13.5%, together comprising 80.3% of total import flows.

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

Following a two-year uptick, Colombia's pastry import value declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 31 038 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp fall of 33.2% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 21.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 31 038 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 15.0%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Peru, Spain, and the United States were the main suppliers of pastry to Colombia in value terms. Peru represented 34.0% of imports, Spain 28.6%, and the United States 18.6%, together making up 81.2% of total import value.

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

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