How much plantains do Colombia produce and export?
Colombia is the nullth largest producer of plantains: 2.7 million tonnes in 2024, 6% of the world's 44.2 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $152.3 million in 2024, 14% of world exports of plantains (HS 080310) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 40% of its plantains exports by value.
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Colombia's plantains production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 million tonnes | 6% | -2.6% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11% | 11% | 12% | 5.4% | 6% |
Colombia's plantains exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $152.3 million | 14% | 183,425 t | $830 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080310 (Plantains, fresh or dried).
Where Colombia's plantains goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Colombia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $61M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $23M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $14M | 9.4% |
| Spain | $14M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $13M | 8.3% |
How much plantains Colombia uses
Colombia's domestic supply of plantains was 2.5 million tonnes in 2023, 5.7% of the world's. Food supply was 37 kg per person a year, 9th highest of 119 countries with a million or more people. It produced 104% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 1%. FAO's item is "Plantains". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
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