Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Colombia
Colombia: Share of food products in total merchandise exports was 18.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.1%
Change on year
up 15.1%
World rank
93rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
77.3%
in 1962
All-time low
8.7%
in 2012
Years of data
60
1962–2024
Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Colombia, 1962–2024
Source: UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of food products in total merchandise exports in Colombia is 18.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 15.1% on the previous year and up 70.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of food products in total merchandise exports in Colombia peaked at 77.3% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 8.7%, in 2012.
Colombia ranks 93rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 77.3% | — |
| 1963 | 74.5% | -3.6% |
| 1964 | 77.1% | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 72.6% | -5.8% |
| 1966 | 73.9% | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 73.0% | -1.3% |
| 1968 | 73.4% | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 68.8% | -6.3% |
| 1970 | 75.0% | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 70.1% | -6.5% |
| 1972 | 64.1% | -8.6% |
| 1973 | 62.5% | -2.5% |
| 1974 | 58.0% | -7.3% |
| 1975 | 64.7% | +11.7% |
| 1976 | 68.5% | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 70.5% | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 74.4% | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 70.7% | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 71.8% | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 62.8% | -12.5% |
| 1982 | 63.3% | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 61.1% | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 62.0% | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 59.3% | -4.5% |
| 1986 | 67.2% | +13.4% |
| 1987 | 41.8% | -37.9% |
| 1991 | 32.4% | -22.3% |
| 1992 | 33.1% | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 29.9% | -9.7% |
| 1994 | 37.9% | +26.7% |
| 1995 | 30.8% | -18.6% |
| 1996 | 26.7% | -13.4% |
| 1997 | 31.9% | +19.6% |
| 1998 | 31.6% | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 24.1% | -23.8% |
| 2000 | 19.0% | -21.0% |
| 2001 | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 18.5% | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 17.4% | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 17.2% | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 15.8% | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 15.3% | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 14.4% | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 14.8% | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 11.3% | -23.8% |
| 2011 | 10.2% | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 8.7% | -14.3% |
| 2013 | 8.8% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 10.6% | +20.3% |
| 2015 | 15.4% | +45.4% |
| 2016 | 17.4% | +13.0% |
| 2017 | 15.5% | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 13.7% | -11.9% |
| 2019 | 14.6% | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 20.4% | +39.9% |
| 2021 | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 2022 | 16.4% | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 15.7% | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 18.1% | +15.1% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 18.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.9%, 91% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 18.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 32.3%, 56% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 73.8% | 68.8% | 77.3% | 8 |
| 1970s | 67.9% | 58.0% | 75.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 61.2% | 41.8% | 71.8% | 8 |
| 1990s | 30.9% | 24.1% | 37.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 16.7% | 14.4% | 19.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.6% | 8.7% | 17.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.8% | 15.7% | 20.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More economy & growth data for Colombia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.41 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 90.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -15.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0253 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 216.58 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of food products in total merchandise exports in Colombia?
- Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Colombia was 18.1% in 2024, according to UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 77.3% in 1962.
- What is the lowest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.7% in 2012.
- How does Colombia rank for share of food products in total merchandise exports?
- Colombia ranks 93rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of food products in total merchandise exports rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of food products in total merchandise exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Value of food exports divided by the total value of merchandise exports, expressed as a percentage.