The commercial silence of week 27 in Colombia

This week leaves the impression of a particularly quiet market in Colombia. There are no major developments from exporters, and purchase proposals seem to be handled with much more discretion than in previous weeks.

Regarding size distribution, the curve remains stable for this time of year. Large sizes represent approximately 20% of the supply, medium sizes 45%, and the remaining 35% corresponds to small sizes. The average farmgate price for fully certified fruit is around $3,500 per kilogram, with small and medium sizes remaining the preferred choice over large ones.

The exchange rate continues to show signs of downward correction, a factor that, as we already know, is not a good indicator for the profitability of exporters.

Regarding exports, projections from Corpohass and its affiliates indicate that the country continues to ship around 37 containers per week. Of that volume, approximately 45% is destined for the United States and the remaining 55% for Europe, a market that has remained relatively stable thanks to the limited supply of small and medium-sized fruit. Colombia's export volume is low as a consequence of the low production of this fruit, as we have been discussing for several months.

We are closely monitoring weather patterns in Colombia and their potential impact on the release of the main 2026-2027 harvest. This will be a key factor in determining the market for this fruit, on which the entire supply chain has pinned its hopes, with the expectation that conditions will be favorable and allow for a successful season.

See you next week.

Jorge Molina Duque
Operations Manager, Quality Studio CO
jorge.molina@qualitystudio.cl
Colombia