Colombia
U.S. Trade with Colombia in 2022
Export Market Rank
#10 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$3.75 Billion
3-Year Average
$3.34 Billion
Compound Average Growth
9.2% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Colombia in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $979.03 Million | 3.03 Million | $795.91 Million | 468% |
| Soybean Meal | $740.93 Million | 1.42 Million | $393.37 Million | 332% |
| Soybeans | $326.87 Million | 517,317 | $204.27 Million | 444% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $247.58 Million | 101,830 | $168.1 Million | 181% |
| Wheat | $237.58 Million | 631,793 | $173.77 Million | 3% |
| Dairy Products | $165.84 Million | 40,730 | $94.01 Million | 507% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $117.8 Million | 146,754 | $90.87 Million | 44% |
| Distillers Grains | $110.05 Million | 359,938 | $46.09 Million | 276% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $105.15 Million | 70,422 | $78.73 Million | 129% |
| Rice | $71.44 Million | 164,549 | $64.01 Million | -3% |
Data and Analysis
In marketing year (MY) 2023/24, Colombia's corn and rice production are forecast to marginally increase driven by higher domestic prices and expected normalized weather conditions. However, high production costs continue to be a challenge for Colombian producers.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Colombia: Colombian Labeling Requirements for Meat Products Updated in FSIS Exporter Library
On December 19, 2022, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), in consultation with Colombia's National Institute for Surveillance of Food and Medicines (INVIMA), updated the labeling requirements for meat products listed on the FSIS Export Library page for Colombia.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Colombia: Make No MiSteak - Digital Marketing Proves an Effective Tool in Promoting US Beef and Pork in Colombia
This report summarizes the activities and outcomes of the SaborUSA Colombia project (July 2021 – June 2022) focused on promoting U.S. beef and pork in Colombia. SaborUSA is a digital marketing initiative that promotes American food products and brands through its own website and social media platforms. Since launching in 2015, SaborUSA now has more than 100,000 followers.
News and Features
The American agricultural sector posted its best export year ever in 2022 with international sales of U.S. farm and food products reaching $196 billion.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity to USDA: 150,000 MT of corn for delivery to Colombia during the 22/23 MY; and 119,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 22/23 MY.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service.