Pears market in Colombia

Earlier Report Observations

The Colombian fresh pear market expanded from 46 720 t in 2018 to 55 516 t in 2021. This growth was underpinned by sustained demand for imported pears, primarily from Chile, which were favored for their quality and cultivation process. A broader positive trend in the country's fresh fruit sector, highlighted by rising fresh fruit exports, created a supportive environment for pears.

Market volume continued to increase, reaching 56 884 t in 2022 before stabilizing at 56 129 t in 2023. During this period, domestic consumption of fresh fruits grew, with consumers spending more on fresh produce and showing a preference for regional retail chains offering proximity and competitive prices. Shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable and transparently sourced products also influenced the market landscape.

In 2024, macroeconomic factors including lower inflation and reduced interest rates bolstered purchasing power, supporting demand for fresh pears. Furthermore, fresh pear consumption in Latin America rose by 10%, impacting the Colombian market through increased regional trade and production activity.

Production pears in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

Colombia's pear production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 28 013 tonnes of pears, which is 26.0% more than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 78.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 21.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Colombia's pear production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of pear output reached 29 757 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 15.4% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 105.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.1%.

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

Exports pears from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for pears showed significant volatility during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with an 8.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Colombia exported 46 tonnes of pears, down 35.1% from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 385 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 81.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, surging by 778.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Colombia's pear exports in volume terms were Panama, accounting for 34.2% of exports, Chile with 24.2%, and Argentina at 21.0%. Together, these three countries made up 79.5% 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

The export market displayed an unstable trend over these years. Exports reached their lowest value in 2017 and their highest in 2018, varying by an 11-fold margin. In 2020, Colombia's pear exports were valued at 49 thousand US dollars, a 40.6% decrease from the previous year. The peak value was in 2018 at 444 thousand US dollars. The largest drop was in 2019, declining by 81.5%, while the biggest rise was in 2018, increasing by 997.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Panama, Chile, and Argentina—collectively represented 79.1% of the total value of Colombia's pear exports.

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

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

Imports pears to Colombia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Colombia imported 24 099 tonnes of pears, a 9.9% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 11.2%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 0.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile was the primary supplier of pears to Colombia, accounting for 79.9% of total imports in volume. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

After two years of growth, Colombia's pear imports declined. In 2020, import value amounted to 26 477 thousand US dollars, marking a robust 11.0% drop from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.8%. The highest value was in 2019 at 29 755 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 2.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Chile remained the leading source for Colombia's pear imports in value terms, holding 77.2% of total flows. The rest was spread across various smaller markets.

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

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