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2025 Sep Colombia Bananas (HS 0803) Export Snapshot: Volume Surge

Colombia's Bananas Export surged 20.53% in September 2025, reaching $147.42M. Track HS Code 0803 trends on yTrade for insights into top buyers like Dole Fresh Fruit Company.

September Trend: Colombia Bananas Export

Bananas, classified under HS Code 0803 (Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried.), saw exports rise in September, with value climbing 20.53% MoM to $147.42M and volume up 20.05% to 270.72M kg. This follows August’s marginal dip in unit price (-1.13%), which stabilized this month at $0.54/kg (+0.40%). The rebound aligns with broader recovery trends after June’s sharp declines in both volume (-39.63%) and value (-37.83%). No direct link to tariff updates was evident in the trade data. Colombia’s banana exports remain volatile, with April’s 117% volume surge contrasting May’s contraction.

Table: Colombia Bananas Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

DateValueWeightUnit PriceValue MoMWeight MoMUnit Price MoM
2025-01-01103.14M USD189.67M kg$0.54/kgN/AN/AN/A
2025-02-0177.24M USD143.25M kg$0.54/kg-25.11%-24.48%-0.84%
2025-03-0186.63M USD152.78M kg$0.57/kg+12.16%+6.65%+5.16%
2025-04-01184.04M USD331.86M kg$0.55/kg+112.43%+117.22%-2.20%
2025-05-01165.67M USD312.87M kg$0.53/kg-9.98%-5.72%-4.52%
2025-06-01103.00M USD188.88M kg$0.55/kg-37.83%-39.63%+2.98%
2025-07-01119.69M USD218.18M kg$0.55/kg+16.20%+15.51%+0.60%
2025-08-01122.31M USD225.51M kg$0.54/kg+2.19%+3.36%-1.13%
2025-09-01147.42M USD270.72M kg$0.54/kg+20.53%+20.05%+0.40%

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The United States dominates Colombia's banana exports, accounting for 27.6% of value and 27.0% of weight, revealing a balanced Value-Volume Gap—indicating stable demand for standardized quality. Belgium, the second-largest market, shows a slight premium tilt (20.1% value vs. 20.8% weight), suggesting marginal preference for higher-grade shipments. The tight alignment across top destinations (e.g., UK, Italy) signals a cost-driven supply chain, optimized for bulk efficiency rather than niche segmentation. Strategic focus remains on high-volume, mid-tier markets.

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

CountryValueQuantityFrequencyWeight
UNITED STATES37.86M68.08M192.0068.08M
BELGIUM27.49M52.41M257.0052.41M
UNITED KINGDOM19.51M34.44M199.0034.44M
ITALY14.30M28.49M119.0028.49M
FRANCE11.49M18.75M187.0018.75M
GERMANY************************

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Colombia HS Code 0803 Breakdown & Value Logic

Colombia's HS Code 0803 export of bananas is overwhelmingly dominated by sub-code 0803901100 (fresh/dried bananas, excluding plantains), accounting for 91% of value and 94% of weight (yTrade data). The sheer volume and low unit price (missing data implies bulk pricing) reveal a market driven by high-volume, low-margin trade, with plantains (24% frequency but just 8.5% value) playing a secondary role. The negligible presence of niche sub-codes (e.g., 0803902000) confirms Colombia’s HS Code 0803 export prioritizes mass-market scalability over premium segmentation. This is a classic bulk-commodity profile—scale trumps specialization.

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

HS CodeProduct DescriptionValueFrequencyQuantityWeight
080390****Fruit, edible; bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried134.42M1.16K254.45M254.45M
080310****Fruit, edible; plantains, fresh or dried12.56M407.0016.06M16.06M
080390****Fruit, edible; bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried259.42K62.00185.48K185.48K
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Colombia Bananas Buyers List

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

Buyer CompanyValueQuantityFrequencyWeight
DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY32.60M59.98M19.0059.98M
FYFFES INTERNATIONAL UNLIMITED COMPANY25.38M42.30M164.0042.30M
IFC INTERNATIONAL FRUIT COMPANY, LLC19.30M43.39M174.0043.39M
AFRIKANISCHE FRUCHT COMPAGNIE GMBH************************

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Bananas Export perform in September?

Exports rose 20.53% month-on-month to $147.42M, with volume up 20.05% to 270.72M kg. Unit price edged up 0.40% to $0.54/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Bananas?

  1. United States ($37.86M)
  2. Belgium ($27.49M)
  3. United Kingdom ($19.51M)

Who are the major Bananas Buyers?

Dole Fresh Fruit Company led buyers with $32.60M in purchases, followed by Fyffes International ($25.38M) and IFC International Fruit Company ($19.30M).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 0803, with significant activity in fresh bananas (080390****) accounting for $134.42M of exports.

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