Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh raspberry (frambuesa) production in Colombia is a small but emerging Andean-highland niche, with documented activity in Cundinamarca (e.g., Subachoque) near Bogotá. Colombia records small export volumes under HS 081020 (a combined line covering fresh raspberries, blackberries, mulberries and loganberries), with shipments in recent years going to destinations including the United States and Spain. Market access is highly dependent on meeting importing-country phytosanitary requirements and obtaining an ICA-issued phytosanitary certificate when required. Because the product is highly perishable, rapid cold-chain handling and reliable export logistics via Bogotá’s El Dorado air-cargo ecosystem are critical to avoid quality deterioration and shipment rejection.
Market RoleSmall-scale producer with niche exports (recorded under HS 081020 fresh berries group)
Domestic RoleNiche fresh fruit segment in domestic channels, supplied from highland production zones near Bogotá
Market GrowthGrowing (2019–2023 trade trend context)low-base growth in recorded exports under HS 081020
Specification
Physical Attributes- Highly delicate fresh berry; quality risk increases quickly with bruising, moisture and delayed cooling during Bogotá-region collection and export handling.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Highland farm (Cundinamarca) → rapid harvest and field sorting → packing near Bogotá → ICA inspection at export point when required → air-cargo dispatch via El Dorado logistics ecosystem
Temperature- Continuous cold-chain and fast turnaround are critical for maintaining fresh-raspberry quality during Colombia-to-market logistics.
Shelf Life- Short shelf-life makes this product highly sensitive to airport/road delays and handling breaks in Bogotá-area consolidation.
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeAir
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFresh raspberries are plant products subject to phytosanitary requirements; if importing-country requirements (including any additional declarations/protocols) are not met or the ICA phytosanitary certification process is not properly completed when required, shipments can be delayed, held, or rejected at destination.Obtain and review the destination’s official import requirements early; align orchard/packhouse practices to required protocols; schedule ICA inspection and certificate issuance via the appropriate ICA channels before dispatch.
Phytosanitary MediumICA highlights Drosophila suzukii (spotted wing drosophila) as a high-risk pest for thin-skinned fruits including Rubus (raspberry); pest events can increase control pressure and can contribute to phytosanitary and residue-related trade friction.Implement monitored IPM programs (trapping, field sanitation, controlled harvest cadence) and maintain documented pest-control and pre-shipment quality checks aligned with buyer and destination requirements.
Logistics MediumFresh raspberries have very short shelf life; disruptions in Bogotá-region consolidation, ICA inspection scheduling, or El Dorado air-cargo capacity can rapidly degrade quality and raise rejection/claims risk.Use validated cold-chain SOPs (fast post-harvest cooling, temperature monitoring), book air-cargo capacity in advance, and build contingency routing/time buffers around peak-cargo periods.
Sustainability- Integrated pest and disease management pressure for berries (including Botrytis cinerea) influences chemical-use intensity and residue-compliance risk in export channels.
FAQ
Which phytosanitary document is typically needed to export fresh raspberries from Colombia when the destination requires it?An ICA-issued phytosanitary certificate is used to certify that the shipment meets the importing country’s phytosanitary requirements. ICA notes that if the destination authority requires certification or additional declarations, exporters may need to provide the destination’s official import permit or requirements document so ICA can define the certification procedure.
Where is fresh raspberry production in Colombia notably documented?Industry programming documents notable raspberry production activity in Cundinamarca, including Subachoque in the Bogotá plateau area.
Does Colombia export fresh raspberries in meaningful volumes?Recorded exports exist but are small in official trade statistics. UN Comtrade-derived WITS data for HS 081020 (which groups fresh raspberries with blackberries, mulberries and loganberries) show small total exports in 2023, with partners including the United States and Spain.
What pest risk is particularly relevant for fresh raspberries in Colombia’s phytosanitary context?ICA highlights Drosophila suzukii (spotted wing drosophila) as a high-risk pest for thin-skinned fruits, including raspberries (Rubus idaeus). Pest pressure can increase control needs and heighten both phytosanitary and residue-compliance risks in export channels.