Colombia: Date Market 2024

Date Market Size in Colombia

In 2022, the Colombian date market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Date Production in Colombia

In value terms, date production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Date production peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

The average yield of dates in Colombia rose remarkably to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, the yield enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average date yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of dates production in Colombia contracted dramatically to X ha, declining by X% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The date harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Date Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2022, approx. X tons of dates were exported from Colombia; waning by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for date exports from Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, date exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), threefold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled X%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for dates exports from Colombia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%).

Date Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dates decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, date imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest date supplier to Colombia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tunisia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to Colombia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, date import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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