After last year’s dip, shipments have got off to a strong start in 2026
Exports of Colombian physalis are expected to recover in 2026, after dropping 9.2 per cent to US$41.3mn last year. Customs data shows shipments for January and February grew 6.5 per cent year-on-year to US$8.5mn.
The figures, analysed by Analdex, show Colombia’s export volume fell by 2.4 per cent in 2025, from 7,938 tonnes to 7,749 tonnes. Analdex said the decline was driven by decreased demand from several key markets. Shipments to the Netherlands – the biggest market for Colombian physalis with a market share of 60.8 per cent – fell by 1.8 per cent. Exports to the US were down 10.8 per cent, while Belgium and Canada took 21.8 per cent and 17.1 per cent less fruit respectively.
However, the beginning of 2026 paints a more optimistic picture, with shipments rising 6.5 per cent in value and 2.1 per cent in volume compared to the same period last year.
“In the first two months of the year, exports of this fruit are already showing a more positive trend than in 2025. We expect it to be a driver of growth in agricultural exports, along with other fruits that have established a strong presence abroad,” said Javier Díaz Molina, executive president of Analdex.
