2025 Q1 Colombia Bananas (HS0803) Export Snapshot: Price Rise

Q1 Trend: Colombia Bananas Export

Bananas, classified under HS Code 0803 (Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried.), saw mixed export performance in Q1 2025. After a sharp 25.11% drop in February (to $77.24M), March exports rebounded 12.16% to $86.63M, supported by a 5.16% rise in unit prices ($0.57/kg). Volumes followed a similar pattern, falling 24.48% in February before recovering 6.65% the following month. The February slump coincided with new U.S. steel tariffs, though direct impact on banana trade remains unclear. Colombia shipped 152.78M kg in March, signaling partial recovery from Q1's lows.

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 21.15% of value vs. 20.14% of weight, signaling a premium market demanding higher-grade produce. Belgium and the UK follow with similar value-weight alignment, suggesting stable, high-volume trade flows. Notably, Germany shows a slight value deficit (11.51% vs. 12.65% weight), hinting at bulk-oriented distribution. The structure reveals a dual strategy: premium focus in the US and efficiency-driven volume elsewhere, optimizing for both margin and scale.

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, non-plantains) dominates Colombia’s Q1 2025 exports, capturing 85.5% value share and 90.5% weight, dwarfing other sub-codes like plantains (0803101000) at 13.5% value. The absence of unit prices suggests a volume-driven Colombia HS Code 0803 Export strategy, prioritizing bulk shipments over premium differentiation. Minor codes (e.g., 0803901200) contribute negligibly (<1% value), reinforcing a market anchored in low-cost, high-volume trade—typical of commodity bananas.

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 Q1?

Exports dipped 25% month-on-month in February but rebounded 12% in March, with unit prices rising 5% over the quarter.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Bananas?

The United States ($54.1M), Belgium ($48.1M), and the United Kingdom ($40.1M) were the top destinations.

Who are the major Bananas Buyers?

Fyffes International Unlimited Company ($55.8M) and Dole Fresh Fruit Company ($39.1M) dominated buyer activity.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 0803, with significant activity in fresh or dried bananas (HS 080390).

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