Tomatoes production in Colombia
In 2024 Colombia produced 909,575 t of tomatoes, the 26th largest in the world (0.48% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 50%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 16,821 ha, yield 54.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 909,575 t
- World rank
- 26 of 166
- 10-year change
- +50%
- Record
- 909,575 t
- 2024
Tomatoes in Colombia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.48%
- 0.34% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 54.1
- world 36.8 (+47%)
- kg per person
- 17.2
- world 23.1
- 10-year change
- +50%
- world +7.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Guinea | 960,331 | 0.51% |
| 25 | Chile | 909,867 | 0.48% |
| 26 | Colombia | 909,575 | 0.48% |
| 27 | Azerbaijan | 870,986 | 0.46% |
| 28 | Angola | 845,387 | 0.45% |
Map of world production of tomatoes
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 | 909,575 | +1.5% | 16,821 | 54.07 |
| 2023 | 896,316 | +2.4% | 17,355 | 51.65 |
| 2022 | 875,437 | +2.9% | 17,214 | 50.86 |
| 2021 | 851,177 | +3.4% | 18,245 | 46.65 |
| 2020 | 823,300 | +48% | 17,481 | 47.10 |
| 2019 | 556,692 | −6.6% | 8,478 | 65.66 |
| 2018 | 596,279 | +26% | 10,064 | 59.25 |
| 2017 | 473,772 | −31% | 9,939 | 47.67 |
| 2016 | 690,515 | +11% | 20,295 | 34.02 |
| 2015 | 623,165 | +2.8% | 16,575 | 37.60 |
| 2014 | 606,151 | −12% | 16,388 | 36.99 |
| 2013 | 686,290 | +4.0% | 16,724 | 41.04 |
| 2012 | 659,699 | +11% | 16,660 | 39.60 |
| 2011 | 595,289 | +16% | 15,181 | 39.21 |
| 2010 | 512,912 | −0.4% | 13,943 | 36.79 |
| 2009 | 515,228 | +4.9% | 15,330 | 33.61 |
| 2008 | 490,929 | +3.5% | 16,736 | 29.33 |
| 2007 | 474,317 | +6.9% | 15,783 | 30.05 |
| 2006 | 443,587 | +5.6% | 16,953 | 26.17 |
| 2005 | 420,061 | +4.3% | 14,908 | 28.18 |
| 2004 | 402,864 | +2.4% | 15,456 | 26.07 |
| 2003 | 393,318 | −4.3% | 15,202 | 25.87 |
| 2002 | 411,151 | +3.2% | 16,762 | 24.53 |
| 2001 | 398,330 | +6.2% | 16,515 | 24.12 |
| 2000 | 375,082 | +4.3% | 17,264 | 21.73 |
| 1999 | 359,696 | +28% | 16,942 | 21.23 |
| 1998 | 280,000 | −6.7% | 15,000 | 18.67 |
| 1997 | 300,000 | +7.1% | 14,000 | 21.43 |
| 1996 | 280,000 | +12% | 13,500 | 20.74 |
| 1995 | 250,000 | −17% | 12,800 | 19.53 |
| 1994 | 300,601 | +10% | 12,841 | 23.41 |
| 1993 | 273,156 | −8.9% | 12,968 | 21.06 |
| 1992 | 300,000 | −7.0% | 14,000 | 21.43 |
| 1991 | 322,530 | −36% | 14,774 | 21.83 |
| 1990 | 505,005 | +4.3% | 23,400 | 21.58 |
| 1989 | 484,400 | +38% | 22,000 | 22.02 |
| 1988 | 351,076 | +12% | 15,947 | 22.02 |
| 1987 | 312,897 | +3.2% | 14,305 | 21.87 |
| 1986 | 303,154 | −7.8% | 13,623 | 22.25 |
| 1985 | 328,756 | +21% | 14,550 | 22.59 |
| 1984 | 271,700 | +2.1% | 14,300 | 19.00 |
| 1983 | 266,000 | +6.1% | 14,140 | 18.81 |
| 1982 | 250,750 | +3.4% | 14,750 | 17.00 |
| 1981 | 242,500 | −1.1% | 14,600 | 16.61 |
| 1980 | 245,140 | +0.8% | 14,420 | 17.00 |
| 1979 | 243,100 | +0.7% | 14,300 | 17.00 |
| 1978 | 241,400 | +0.7% | 14,200 | 17.00 |
| 1977 | 239,700 | −3.5% | 14,100 | 17.00 |
| 1976 | 248,400 | +41% | 13,800 | 18.00 |
| 1975 | 176,640 | −8.3% | 9,600 | 18.40 |
| 1974 | 192,720 | +13% | 12,045 | 16.00 |
| 1973 | 170,000 | +7.0% | 12,000 | 14.17 |
| 1972 | 158,900 | +4.3% | 13,200 | 12.04 |
| 1971 | 152,300 | +5.0% | 12,500 | 12.18 |
| 1970 | 145,000 | +3.6% | 12,000 | 12.08 |
| 1969 | 140,000 | +4.1% | 11,700 | 11.97 |
| 1968 | 134,500 | +3.5% | 11,600 | 11.59 |
| 1967 | 130,000 | +4.0% | 11,500 | 11.30 |
| 1966 | 125,000 | +188% | 11,200 | 11.16 |
| 1965 | 43,400 | +2.8% | 3,000 | 14.47 |
| 1964 | 42,200 | +2.7% | 2,900 | 14.55 |
| 1963 | 41,100 | +2.8% | 2,700 | 15.22 |
| 1962 | 40,000 | +3.9% | 2,670 | 14.98 |
| 1961 | 38,500 | — | 2,590 | 14.86 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 338 t USD 458,000
- Exporter rank
- 80 of 122
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 tomatoes in Colombia?
Colombia produced 909,575 t in 2024, 0.48% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of tomatoes?
Colombia ranked 26th of 166 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.7% of the world total.
How has the production of tomatoes in Colombia changed?
It rose by 50% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.2% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of tomatoes in Colombia?
54.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (909,575 t from 16,821 ha), against a world average of 36.8 t/ha.
Does Colombia export or import tomatoes?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 338 t (USD 458,000) and no imports, 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.