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Primary sugar crops market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of primary sugar crops in Colombia increased from 33.5 million tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 36.4 million tonnes in 2020, driven by government policies. A program of subsidized exports helped manage domestic surplus, and the 2020 Law 2046 encouraged participation of small farmers, supporting output. However, production began to decline from 2021 onward as new front-of-pack labeling rules for ultra-processed foods shifted consumer preferences towards healthier options, reducing sugar demand.

The industry also faced rising production costs and competition for land with crops like avocado and banana. By 2023, a significant reduction in planted area occurred due to the La Niña weather phenomenon and further crop substitution, leading to a sharp 9.9% drop in production. Throughout the period, the sector adopted technologies such as drones for precision spraying and programs to engage young farmers, aiming to improve efficiency amid these structural challenges.

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. 4.2. 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, K 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, K 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, K 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 primary sugar crops in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Colombia ranked as the world's 11th largest producer of primary sugar crops.

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Primary sugar crops production in Colombia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 36 395 K t of primary sugar crops, representing a moderate uptick of 7.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 55.4%, which equates to an annualized rate of 15.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.0%	1.1%	7.5%	15.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Colombia

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1 872 times. In 2020, Colombia exported 5 616 kg of primary sugar crops, up by 56.9% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 17.3%, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 144 096.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	144 096.0%	(17.3%)	56.9%	1 132.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Aruba and Curacao together absorbed 98.5% of Colombia's total primary sugar crops exports in kind, with the remaining volume distributed among smaller markets.

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, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2018, representing a 103-fold shift. In 2020, primary sugar crops deliveries from Colombia amounted to 2 533 US$, marking an increase of 101.7% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 250 US$. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 76.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 10 193.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10 193.8%	(76.1%)	101.7%	267.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Aruba remained the key destination for Colombia's primary sugar crops, accounting for 78.2% of total exports in value terms, while other destinations were much less significant.

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