A report indicates that the growth of fresh fruits exports has been affected. Despite the dynamic competition in South America, a country has lost position in front of other exporters in the region.
At present, Ecuador is positioned as the main banana exporter worldwide, with a 27% value participation. Meanwhile, other fruits such as Avocado Hass, Lima Tahiti and blueberries have registered an increase in their exports; However, the South American country continues to export less than Peru and Mexico.
What country is at a disadvantage in the export of fruits?
According to a report from the Bancolombia Economic Research Directoratethe fresh fruit export sector in Colombia It crosses a stage of difficulties. Despite regional growth and competition, the country has lagged behind the expansion of its exports compared to other nations.
In the case of Ecuador, he led the world exports of Banana with a 27% participation in terms of value, followed by Philippines (10%), Costa Rica (9%), Colombia (9%) and Guatemala (8%). Although the banana is widely marketed globally and maintains a relevant position in Colombia, its growth in the country is limited.
The document stressed that the main limitation for banana growth does not lies in the volume of shipments, but in the stability of its prices in Europe. Due to the high penetration of this product in developed markets, supermarkets seek to keep low prices to attract consumers that acquire other products together with this fruit.
“The biggest barrier to Growth for bananasmore than in volume, it is in prices stagnation in Europe. It is a fruit with high penetration in developed markets, which makes supermarkets seek to keep the low prices to attract a consumer who will surely take many other products to the home, ”said the report.
Colombia expands its offer, but exports less than Peru and Mexico
Despite this panorama, other Colombian fruits have registered an increase in their exports in recent years. Among them, the Hass avocadothe Lima Tahitithe blueberriesthe Gulupa And the mango have shown significant growth, representing a key strategy to diversify the agricultural offer. The presence of Colombia in the international trade of fruits places it in competition with Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil.
However, the report said that, with the exception of Brazil, all these countries have increased their exports of fresh fruits at a greater rate than Colombia in the last decade. “Excluding Brazil, in the last 10 years, all other countries mentioned have increased their exports of fresh fruits above Colombia,” the report mentions.
In this period, Colombian exports grew 1.6 times, while those of Guatemala increased 1.7 times, those of Mexico 2.6 times and those of Peru almost five times. “While Colombia’s exports increased 1.6 times in that time window, those of Guatemala expanded 1.7 times, those of Mexico 2.6 times, and those of Peru almost 5 times,” said the study.
What countries make up South America?
South America is a geographical region composed of the following countries:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chili
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Surinam
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Additionally, the French Guayana It is a overseas department in France, but is also located in the South America region.
Source: Larepublica
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