2025 Feb Colombia Bananas (HS 0803) Export Snapshot: Vol Dip

February Trend: Colombia Bananas Export

Bananas, classified under HS Code 0803 (Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried.), saw a sharp contraction in Colombia's exports in February, with value dropping 25.11% MoM to $77.24M and volume falling 24.48% to 143.25M kg. Unit prices held relatively steady at $0.54/kg, down just 0.84% from January. The steep decline in both volume and value suggests weakened demand or logistical constraints, though no specific disruptions were flagged in trade policy updates. Colombia's banana trade remains volatile, with February's performance marking a significant pullback after January's $103.14M shipment.

Table: Colombia Bananas Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The United States dominates Colombia's banana exports, accounting for 34.5% of value and 33.7% of weight, indicating a balanced value-volume gap—suggesting stable demand for standard-grade bananas rather than premium or bulk trade. Belgium and the UK follow closely, with similar value-weight ratios (15.6% vs. 15.7% and 14.0% vs. 13.9%), reinforcing a cost-efficient supply chain optimized for high-volume, mid-tier markets. The absence of major disparities (e.g., Value >> Weight) implies Colombia’s exports are price-competitive, not niche-driven. Strategic focus remains on scaling volume rather than premiumization.

Table: Colombia Bananas (HS Code 0803) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 0803 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 0803901100 (bananas, other than plantains) dominates Colombia's HS Code 0803 exports, capturing 89% of value and 93% of volume—a clear bulk-volume play. The absence of unit price data suggests commoditized trade, with plantains (0803101000) trailing at just 10% value share. Minor sub-codes like 0803901200 are negligible, reinforcing Colombia HS Code 0803 Export as a low-margin, high-volume game. This is a market where scale trumps premiumization.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 0803) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Bananas Buyers List

Table: Colombia Bananas (HS Code 0803) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Bananas Export perform in February?

Colombia's banana exports dropped 25.11% month-on-month to $77.24M in February, with shipment volume declining 24.48% to 143.25M kg. Unit prices held steady at $0.54/kg (-0.84% MoM).

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Bananas?

The United States ($24.66M), Belgium ($11.18M), and the United Kingdom ($10.00M) were the top destinations in February.

Who are the major Bananas Buyers?

Dole Fresh Fruit Company led buyers with $21.62M in purchases, followed by Fyffes International ($8.65M) and IFC International Fruit Company ($5.46M).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 0803, with significant activity in fresh bananas (080390****), which accounted for $68.80M of exports.