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Colombian Food Exports in 2025: Agro-Diversity Driving Global Growth
25 Jun 2025
In the first four months of 2025, Colombia’s agro-food exports grew by 39.7%, reaching USD 5.08 billion, according to Analdex 1. Coffee, tea, cocoa, and spices almost doubled their value (+92.8%) due to increasing demand for quality and traceability.
🌱 Top-performing products
- Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices: +92.8% growth thanks to premium demand and certified origin.
- Vegetable oils (+80.2%) and fruits (+27.9%) have seen significant increases, fueled by health-focused diets.
- Poultry meat recently gained access to the UAE market after INVIMA health approvals 2.
🌍 Dynamic export markets
- United States remains the #1 destination, accounting for 30.6% of exports, with a 14.4% increase in 2025.
- European Union shows 31.3% growth, driven by niche, certified food products.
- Countries like South Korea, Japan, and the UAE continue expanding imports of high-value Colombian products.
💼 Business opportunities for buyers
These results represent key opportunities:
- Sourcing from certified, sustainable Colombian producers
- Diversifying supplier base outside Asia
- Gaining access to high-margin categories (e.g. spices, tea, poultry)
At Nextstop Trading, we connect international buyers with verified Colombian suppliers, ensuring traceable, export-ready goods that meet global compliance.
