Carrots and turnips production in Colombia
In 2024 Colombia produced 280,444 t of carrots and turnips, the 29th largest in the world (0.62% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%. The record was 301,002 t in 2020. Area harvested: 10,054 ha, yield 27.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 280,444 t
- World rank
- 29 of 130
- 10-year change
- +26%
- Record
- 301,002 t
- 2020
Carrots and turnips in Colombia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.62%
- 0.57% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 27.9
- world 35.6 (−22%)
- kg per person
- 5.30
- world 5.53
- 10-year change
- +26%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Argentina | 305,049 | 0.68% |
| 28 | Australia | 298,821 | 0.66% |
| 29 | Colombia | 280,444 | 0.62% |
| 30 | Egypt | 254,558 | 0.56% |
| 31 | Venezuela | 245,590 | 0.54% |
Map of world production of carrots and turnips
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 280,444 | +2.6% | 10,054 | 27.89 |
| 2023 | 273,337 | −6.2% | 9,397 | 29.09 |
| 2022 | 291,279 | +5.5% | 10,339 | 28.17 |
| 2021 | 275,965 | −8.3% | 9,681 | 28.51 |
| 2020 | 301,002 | +17% | 9,820 | 30.65 |
| 2019 | 257,023 | +16% | 10,200 | 25.20 |
| 2018 | 222,469 | −22% | 8,957 | 24.84 |
| 2017 | 286,505 | +28% | 12,852 | 22.29 |
| 2016 | 223,569 | −1.0% | 11,205 | 19.95 |
| 2015 | 225,914 | +1.3% | 7,766 | 29.09 |
| 2014 | 222,957 | −6.3% | 7,629 | 29.22 |
| 2013 | 238,031 | −2.8% | 8,347 | 28.52 |
| 2012 | 244,808 | −7.2% | 8,875 | 27.58 |
| 2011 | 263,874 | +0.5% | 9,900 | 26.65 |
| 2010 | 262,568 | −9.0% | 10,326 | 25.43 |
| 2009 | 288,522 | −3.7% | 10,835 | 26.63 |
| 2008 | 299,452 | +30% | 10,142 | 29.53 |
| 2007 | 230,832 | +2.1% | 8,144 | 28.34 |
| 2006 | 226,079 | +5.8% | 7,824 | 28.90 |
| 2005 | 213,670 | +19% | 7,088 | 30.15 |
| 2004 | 179,665 | +3.1% | 6,063 | 29.63 |
| 2003 | 174,283 | +20% | 5,873 | 29.68 |
| 2002 | 144,980 | −21% | 5,036 | 28.79 |
| 2001 | 182,699 | +2.5% | 6,338 | 28.83 |
| 2000 | 178,276 | −1.3% | 6,020 | 29.61 |
| 1999 | 180,647 | +3.2% | 6,200 | 29.14 |
| 1998 | 175,000 | +2.9% | 6,100 | 28.69 |
| 1997 | 170,000 | +3.0% | 6,000 | 28.33 |
| 1996 | 165,000 | +3.1% | 5,800 | 28.45 |
| 1995 | 160,000 | +9.2% | 5,700 | 28.07 |
| 1994 | 146,558 | −11% | 5,770 | 25.40 |
| 1993 | 164,811 | +38% | 5,722 | 28.80 |
| 1992 | 119,322 | −6.9% | 4,474 | 26.67 |
| 1991 | 128,139 | −28% | 4,971 | 25.78 |
| 1990 | 178,365 | +5.2% | 7,050 | 25.30 |
| 1989 | 169,510 | +4.0% | 6,700 | 25.30 |
| 1988 | 163,031 | +4.5% | 6,579 | 24.78 |
| 1987 | 155,945 | −23% | 6,665 | 23.40 |
| 1986 | 201,778 | +16% | 9,510 | 21.22 |
| 1985 | 174,024 | +20% | 6,920 | 25.15 |
| 1984 | 145,000 | +7.9% | 5,800 | 25.00 |
| 1983 | 134,400 | −6.7% | 5,710 | 23.54 |
| 1982 | 144,000 | −4.0% | 6,000 | 24.00 |
| 1981 | 150,000 | −4.3% | 6,000 | 25.00 |
| 1980 | 156,780 | +2.2% | 6,030 | 26.00 |
| 1979 | 153,400 | +7.3% | 5,900 | 26.00 |
| 1978 | 143,000 | +6.8% | 5,500 | 26.00 |
| 1977 | 133,900 | +23% | 5,150 | 26.00 |
| 1976 | 109,200 | +8.0% | 4,200 | 26.00 |
| 1975 | 101,140 | +1.1% | 3,660 | 27.63 |
| 1974 | 100,000 | +3.1% | 4,038 | 24.76 |
| 1973 | 97,000 | +3.2% | 3,940 | 24.62 |
| 1972 | 94,000 | +3.3% | 3,840 | 24.48 |
| 1971 | 91,000 | +3.4% | 3,710 | 24.53 |
| 1970 | 88,000 | +3.5% | 3,600 | 24.44 |
| 1969 | 85,000 | +3.7% | 3,500 | 24.29 |
| 1968 | 82,000 | +3.8% | 3,400 | 24.12 |
| 1967 | 79,000 | +3.9% | 3,300 | 23.94 |
| 1966 | 76,000 | +2.7% | 3,200 | 23.75 |
| 1965 | 74,000 | +2.8% | 3,100 | 23.87 |
| 1964 | 72,000 | +2.9% | 3,000 | 24.00 |
| 1963 | 70,000 | +2.9% | 2,900 | 24.14 |
| 1962 | 68,000 | +4.6% | 2,800 | 24.29 |
| 1961 | 65,000 | — | 2,700 | 24.07 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,629 t USD 708,000
- Exporter rank
- 50 of 102
- Imports
- 109 t USD 359,000
- Importer rank
- 125 of 156
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of carrots and turnips in Colombia?
Colombia produced 280,444 t in 2024, 0.62% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of carrots and turnips?
Colombia ranked 29th of 130 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 42.2% of the world total.
How has the production of carrots and turnips in Colombia changed?
It rose by 26% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 301,002 t in 2020.
What is the yield of carrots and turnips in Colombia?
27.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (280,444 t from 10,054 ha), against a world average of 35.6 t/ha.
Does Colombia export or import carrots and turnips?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 1,629 t (USD 708,000) and imports of 109 t (USD 359,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.