COLOMBIA

Feedback from the Trade on Their Plans and Interest in the USA Pear Season:

Importers are interested on importing Northwest Pears, but prices quoted and shipping expenses make USA Pears less competitive against other origins, they are requesting quotes to evaluate final cost in Colombia and see if is competitive and start importing from this origin.

Expectations for Any Freight or Logistics Challenges:

Freight cost could be an issue to import USA Pears for the Christmas season, but the main factor will be the price in origin.

Opportunities in Your Market for Specific Varieties, Sizes, and Grades:

Importers and retailers see an opportunity for USA Pears due its quality, but price will be a key factor more than the variety, size and quality grade.

Update on the Competition in the Market:

Chile is the main origin available and reported the higher volumes, importers expect this origin will remain for the upcoming month; besides Argentinean pear were also available but with lower share and is also expected will continue available in the market.