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
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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -5.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 5.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,976 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 9.9% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 372.67 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,976 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 4,053 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 65.68 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 16.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 181.46 trillion current LCU (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.