Colombia
U.S. Trade with Colombia in 2023
Export Market Rank
#7 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$3.69 Billion
3-Year Average
$3.58 Billion
Compound Average Growth
4.1% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Colombia in 2023
Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
---|---|---|---|---|
Corn | $1.14 Billion | 4.04 Million | $890.3 Million | 26% |
Soybean Meal | $736.71 Million | 1.4 Million | $449.21 Million | 259% |
Pork & Pork Products | $271.85 Million | 98,810 | $186.43 Million | 102% |
Soybeans | $235.74 Million | 409,638 | $221.83 Million | 57% |
Ethanol (non-bev.) | $223.42 Million | --- | $73.09 Million | 3403% |
Wheat | $133.35 Million | 461,186 | $164.14 Million | -34% |
Dairy Products | $126.34 Million | 39,654 | $103.79 Million | 112% |
Distillers Grains | $113.57 Million | 382,576 | $53.94 Million | 293% |
Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $112.63 Million | 170,886 | $93.97 Million | 33% |
Rice | $60.94 Million | 154,372 | $62.71 Million | -11% |
Data and Analysis
This report outlines Colombia’s requirements for import permits and export certificates for agricultural products intended for human and animal consumption. It also provides a list of the Colombian government agencies involved in the entry of imported food products.
Colombia’s agricultural industry widely utilizes innovative biotechnologies, and its regulatory environment remains open genetically engineered (GE) derived commodities. However, congressional anti-biotechnology initiatives continue to risk undoing decades of scientific advancement, undermining biotechnology development and potentially impacting agricultural trade.
In marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, Colombia’s corn production is projected to remain at 1.5 million metric tons (MMT), 6 percent lower year-on-year
News and Features
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 132,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China and 100,000 MT of soybean cake and meal for delivery to Colombia.
Private exporters reported to the following sales activity for MY 2024/2025: 264,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China, 100,000 MT of corn for delivery to Colombia, and 165,735 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico.
News Release
USDA Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission to Strengthen U.S. Agricultural Exports to Colombia
Under Secretary Alexis Taylor arrived in Bogotá, Colombia, today. leading a trade mission with representatives from 36 U.S. agribusinesses and organizations.