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A Strategic Ally 2016

COLOMBIA

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Colombia: Export

Platform

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Source: DANE.DIAN, 2015

In 2015, non-mining sector exports represented 42% of Colombia’s total

exports

13,756 19,708 18,461

25,922

40,863 44,024 42,465 38,432

20,628

16,235

17,918 14,385

13,791

16,052 16,101 16,359

16,363

15,063

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Mining Sector Non-Mining Sector

54,795

58,824 60,125

35,691

56,915

39,713

32,846

37,626

29,991

Evolution of Colombian Exports 2007 – 2015 (USD$ millions)

The share of the non-mining sector exports has increased over the last 3 years

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Less than 8 days by ship from the main ports in the Americas

MORE THAN 198 MILLION DE

TONS OF CARGO Transported

via sea in 2015

ACCESS TO 680 PORTS Around the world

* The information takes into accunt the routes that leave from ports in Barranquilla, Buenaventura, Cartagena and Santa Marta, Source: Routes and Tariffs- Tools for the Colombian Exporter, Processed by ProColombia and the Superintendancy of Ports and Transport.

More than 3,500 Maritime export routes

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*This information takes into account the routes that leave from the international airports in Barranquilla, Bogota, Cali, and Medellin

New York (5hr 35min)

Los Angeles (9hr 25min)

Mexico City (4hr 20min)

Paris (13hr 20min)

Madrid (9hr 40min)

London (14hr 05min)

Tokyo (25hr 05min)

Beijing (24hr 40min)

Dubai (19hr 40min)

Moscow (17hr)

Miami (4hr 30 min)

Santiago de Chile

(6hr 55 min)

Berlin (14hr 10 min)

Hong Kong (24hr 15min)

Toronto (8hr 54 min)

Mumbai (24hr 30min)

Soeul (23hr 35min)

Sao Paulo (5hr 50min)

Istambul (15hr 25 min)

Lima (3hr 10 min)

International direct frequencies per week 998

Domestic frequencies per week 5,586

More than

PROCOLOMBIA.CO Source: Routes and Tariffs– Tools for the Colombian Exporter, processed by

ProColombia, OAG

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Colombia, less than 6 hours by plane from the main cities in the Americas

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Canada

United States

Mexico

Guatemala Honduras

El Salvador

Ecuador

Brazil Peru

Argentina

Paraguay

Uruguay

EFTA

European Union

Israel Japan

Panama

Chile

Bolivia

Costa Rica

Venezuela

South Korea

Cuba*

Nicaragua*

Pacific Alliance

CARICOM*

In Force

Subscribed

Under negotiation

PROCOLOMBIA.CO Source: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism,2016

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Colombia has access to 47 countries and more than 1,500 million consumers through this web of commercial agreements

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Colombia: A gateway to the Pacific Alliance

Source: IMF – UNCTAD, 2015.

Mexico

Colombia

Peru

Chile

GDP USD$2.13

Billion Member

countries

generated

37% of the

region’s GDP.

A population

of 219 million Greater than

the population

of Brazil

FTAs with 60 countries Access to

86% of the world’s GDP

Currently, Colombia’s

commerce with the Pacific

Alliance member countries

is tariff reduction: 100%

with Peru, 99% with Chile

and 97% with Mexico.

Through the protocol, the

remaining 5% will have

gradual tariff reduction of

17 years

44% of the region’s FDI FDI Total USD$69,608 millions (2014)

The Alliance allows more flexible rules of origin and the accumulation of origin between

member countries, which benefits intra and extra regional production chains.

Technical regulations, sanitary measures, trade facilitation and customs cooperation.

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BROAD PRODUCT OFFER

AVAILABLE TO THE WORLD

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Coffee and Byproducts

Flowers

Fresh Fruits

Processed Fruits

Palm Oil

Confectionary

Cacao and Byproducts

Bakery Products

Aquaculture and Fisheries

Beef

Poultry

Dairy Products

AGRIBUSINESS

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Bottling and Packaging

Home Office and Industrial Supplies

Cosmetics and Personal Care

Handicrafts

Graphic Industry

Instruments and appliances

Vehicles

Auto and moto parts

Construction Materials

Pharmaceutical Products

Chemical Products

Metalworking

Furniture and wood

MANUFACTURES

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Casual and Formal Clothes

Jeanswear

Shapewear

Bathing Suits

Underwear

Sports Clothes

Uniforms

Children’s Clothes

Bedding

Footwear

Leather goods

Jewelry

CLOTHES

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Coffee and its byproducts, a sector with an international recognition

Colombia is the world’s largest soft coffee producer

(mountain crops), with a great variety of special coffee

beans.

100% of the national coffee is Arabic, which is healthier

because of its bitterness, softness, better infusion, intense

aroma and less concentrate of coffee.

Coffee supply is represented by;

special organic coffee beans, soluble, freeze-dried, toast

and ground coffee , extracts and coffee aromas.

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Colombian coffee exports and its byproducts grew at 5% CARG rate since 2010 to 2015

Colombia is the world’s third largest coffee producer

Principal destinations of Colombian coffee exports and its

derivatives 2014-2015

Source : DANE - MinCIT. Data sorted by 2015. US $ FOB

Country 2014 US$FOB 2015 US$FOB Var% 15 Share 15

The United States 1,109,365,012 1,151,949,184 3.8% 41.0%

Japan 254,564,083 289,667,882 13.8% 10.3%

Germany 223,219,248 227,320,081 1.8% 8.1%

Belgium 211,492,620 214,848,153 1.6% 7.6%

Canada 181,910,236 166,786,975 -8.3% 5.9%

Italy 63,540,944 77,379,231 21.8% 2.8%

South Korea 82,231,393 73,614,742 -10.5% 2.6%

United Kingdom 102,578,766 72,179,947 -29.6% 2.6%

Spain 77,748,152 68,552,447 -11.8% 2.4%

Finland 52,223,152 57,535,790 10.2% 2.0%

Others 379,120,370 410,333,407 8% 14.6%

Total 2,737,993,977 2,810,167,838 2.6% 100.0%

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Colombian flowers have been exported to more than 77 markets

Colombian flower crops have high quality standards that

ensure the best sizes, colors and durability for the final

consumer. Colombia has the world’s largest variety of

exotic flowers for export, which allows it to always be s at

the forefront of consumer trends.

It is a sector with a high social impact, generating more

than 130,000 direct and indirect jobs in 60 Colombian

municipalities and linking about 25% of the country's

formal female rural workforce. It also involves

environmental sustainable programs.

Colombia has a wide variety of flowers including roses,

carnations, alstroemerias, chrysanthemums, gerberas,

pompones, hydrangeas, anturios, heliconias and foliage,

among others.

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Fresh flowers exports increased 1% from 2010 to 2015

Colombia is the world’s second largest fresh flower exporter, with a total

value of USD$1.3 billion

Main fresh flower export destinations 2014-2015

Source: DANE – MinCIT. Data sorted by 2015. USD$ FOB

Destination Country 2014 US$FOB 2015 US$FOB Var, 15 Share 15

United States 1,035,214,480 992,302,182 4% 77.20%

United Kingdom 53,533,284 54,107,596 1% 4.20%

Japan 47,038,112 43,363,279 8% 3.40%

Canada 37,076,402 40,297,994 9% 3.10%

Russia 67,141,871 37,357,124 44% 2.90%

Netherlands 29,438,685 26,717,319 9% 2.10%

Spain 17,294,589 17,853,253 3% 1.40%

Chile 7,319,187 7,079,864 3% 0.60%

Poland 5,914,847 5,980,763 1% 0.50%

Australia 6,399,440 5,814,287 9% 0.50%

Others 55,731,933 54,156,652 3% 4.20%

Total 1,362,102,830 1,285,030,314 6% 100%

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Colombia has identified 433 native species of edible fruit

Colombia is the country with the most diverse environment in the

world, a place where you can see more fruits on a square

kilometer than in any other place on earth.

According to FAO, Colombia uses 10.9% of its total land for

harvesting purposes, it is the third Latin American country with the

highest number of hectares planted with fruits. It is also the third

largest producer of the region, producing 9.5 million tons per

year, and has one the most suitable conditions to expand its

production in agriculture products.

Colombian supply is composed of a great variety of both

tropical and exotic fruits. This includes exotic fruits such as

gooseberry, gulupa, granadilla, passion fruit, yellow dragon fruit,

tree tomato, and avocado hass. It also owns a big range of

tropical fruits like pineapple, papaya, mango, TAHITI lemon,

among others.

Colombia has organic production of gooseberries, bananas,

avocado, passion fruit, among others.

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Last year, fresh fruit exports registered a total of USD$80.7 million,

reaching 37 markets**. Source: DANE – MinCIT. Data sorted by 2015. US$ FOB * Fresh fruits except banana **Markets were exports were equal to or greater than USD$10,000

In 2015, dry fruit exports increased 4.7%

Main fresh fruit exports from 2014-2015

Destination Country 2014 2015 Var% 15 Share 2015

Netherlands 35,906,912 40,932,439 14.0% 50.7%

Germany 11,219,426 6,689,401 40.4% 8.3%

Belgium 4,205,060 5,169,122 22.9% 6.4%

United States 5,993,624 3,838,855 36.0% 4.8%

United Kingdom 1,132,160 3,424,741 202.5% 4.2%

Canada 2,526,314 2,780,456 10.1% 3.4%

France 1,478,943 2,488,499 68.3% 3.1%

Italy 1,021,871 1,977,305 93.5% 2.4%

Guadalupe 2,028,701 1,917,991 5.5% 2.4%

Spain 899,405 1,868,036 107.7% 2.3%

Others 10,688,527 9,635,923 9.8% 11.9%

Total 55,915,140 61,241,679 10% 100%

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Colombia’s offer of processed fruits and vegetables includes pulps,

freeze-dried and dehydrated fruits, among other products

Due to the great variety of fruits in Colombia, companies

have been able to develop a wide range of products of

processed fruits and vegetables with greater added

value, destined to the food industry or to the final

consumer. This offer includes pulps, concentrates,

dehydrated fruits, lyophilized, canned and frozen fruits.

The national offer has certified its products with HACCP,

ISO and GLOBAL GAP standards, among others.

Within the companies of the sector innovation initiatives

you can find pasteurized fruit pulps that do not need

refrigeration, dehydrated fruits 100% natural and organic

processed products.

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In 2015, exports of processed foods and legumes added up to USD$61.2 million

Colombia grew at a CAGR of 5% in its exports of processed fruits and

legumes from 2010 to 2015

Main destinations for processed fruit and legumes exports from 2014-2015

Source: DANE – MinCIT. Data sorted by 2015. US$ FOB

Destination Country 2014 US$FOB 2015 US$FOB Var. 15 Share 15

Untied States 27,783,293 31,381,059 13% 51%

United Kingdom 3,533,131 4,532,539 28% 7%

Germany 3,218,269 3,108,070 3% 5%

Netherlands 2,062,121 2,997,511 45% 5%

France 2,309,608 2,585,673 12% 4%

Spain 2,340,006 2,410,407 3% 4%

Mexico 1,026,881 1,954,584 90% 3%

Canada 995,856 1,712,118 72% 3%

Ecuador 2,392,332 1,552,352 35% 3%

Panama 1,201,943 1,529,110 27% 2%

Others 9,051,699 7,478,257 31% 12%

Total 55,915,140 61,241,679 10% 100%

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Palm oil, an international renowned production

Colombia is the main producer of palm oil in Latin

America and the fifth largest producer in the world with

more than 350,000 hectares and 1,200,000 tons produced.

The departments of Meta and Santander are the main

producers of palm oil, producing around 360,000 tons and

208,000 tons respectively.

Colombia’s palm oil is known for its quality, a result of a

socially and environmentally responsible work.

Competitive factors, including thigh antioxidant vitamin

content, resistance to oxidation at high temperatures, and

being naturally cholesterol and acid free, makes palm oil

an attractive product as a raw material in the food

industry.

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Last year, palm oil exports registered a total of USD$213.5 million.

Colombia was the fifth largest palm oil export country during 2015

Main palm oil export destinations from 2014-2015



Netherlands 86,231,384 120,695,155 40% 56.52%

Mexico 41,514,531 34,119,513 18% 15.98%

Spain 2,093,848 16,369,107 >100% 7.67%

Brazil 20,554,663 15,706,092 24% 7.36%

Germany 4,188,918 13,712,273 >100% 6.42%

Dominican Republic 9,597,996 8,989,305 6% 4.21%

Chile 4,279,631 3,570,222 17% 1.67%

Guyana 399,759 357,186 11% 0.17%

Belgium 20,976 14,220 32% 0.01%

Australia 2,250 669 0% 0.00%

Total 168,883,954 213,533,741 26% 100%

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The Colombian confectionery industry is recognized worldwide for its strong dynamism and constant renewal

The Colombian confectionery sector has constantly

striven to differentiate to access to more exclusive markets

with a greater purchasing power, allowing products in the

industry to come not only to Latin America but also to

European, Africans and Asians countries.

It is a mature industry with constant and diversified export

experience, and with high responsiveness to new

opportunities.

It is a recognized sector for its high quality and innovation

in products, packaging designs and marketing strategies.

The offer includes products such as chocolates, hard and

soft candy, gum, candies and candy pills that have been

the leading export products.

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In the last year, exports of confectionery products totaled USD$ 300.6 million,

reaching 106 markets *.

Source: DANE - MinCIT. Data sorted by 2015. USD$ FOB *Markets where exports were greater than or equal to USD$10,000

Colombian exports of confectionery products showed an annual growth of 4% between 2010 and 2015

Main confectionery exports destinations 2014-2015

Destination country 2014 2015 Var % 15 Share 2015

Venezuela 263,485,724 106,762,922 -59.5% 35.5%

The United States 34,330,744 33,135,965 -3.5%

1.,0%

Peru 36,047,306 23,941,851 -33.6% 8.0%

Ecuador 39,444,140 22,276,681 -43.5% 7.4%

Chile 11,562,219 9,441,387 -18.3% 3.1%

Dominican Republic 7,843,686 9,063,963 15.6% 3.0%

United Arab Emirates 12,467,629 8,519,421 -31.7% 2.8%

Bolivia 5,219,648 7,886,613 51.1% 2.6%

Costa Rica 7,072,701 6,380,244 -9.8% 2.1%

Panama 4,303,954 5,064,356 17.7% 1.7%

Others 74,688,639 68,162,496 -8.7% 22.7%

Total 496,466,389 300,635,899 -39.4% 100.0%

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Cocoa and its byproducts, a world-class sector in the international

market

The Colombian cocoa sector has regained its importance

in the area and production in recent years, and it’s known

for having a light and excellent aroma.

Colombia has optimal agro-ecological conditions and

excellent genetic materials for the production of cocoa,

which is a product with constant growth that offers an

attractive flavor and aroma for the international markets.

The country is among the world's leading cocoa producers,

accounting for about 1% of world production.

Colombia also offers intermediate products such as cocoa

paste or liquor, butter or cocoa oil and cocoa powder,

highly demanded by the food and cosmetics industries

worldwide.

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Last year, cacao and its byproducts exports registered a total of USD$74.3

millions, reaching 33 markets*.

In 2015, cocoa and its byproducts exports grew 16.7%

Main cacao and its byproducts export destinations from 2014-2015

Source: DANE - MinCIT. Data sorted by 2015. USD$ FOB *Markets where exports were equal to or greater than US$10.000


Mexico 9,086,527 12,294,694 35.3% 16.6%

Spain 9,272,985 9,013,673 -2.8% 12.1%

United States 12,458,571 7,940,792 -36.3% 10.7%

Netherlands 4,687,486 6,499,148 38.6% 8.7%

Malaysia - 6,388,619 N/A 8.6%

Estonia 2,884,613 5,666,143 96.4% 7.6%

Argentina 4,807,049 5,456,088 13.5% 7.3%

Russia 3,341,910 3,159,382 -5.5% 4.3%

United Kingdom 2,148,637 2,753,569 28.2% 3.7%

Belgium 1,451,187 2,275,024 56.8% 3.1%

Others 13,506,201 12,838,464 -4.9% 17.3%

Total 63,645,165 74,285,594 16.7% 100.0%

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The bakery and milling industry in Colombia is flexible and adjusts itself to trends and different demands of the international market

The Colombian bakery and milling industry has grown steadily

in recent years, showing a higher level of professionalism,

thanks to companies’ investment in technology, by improving

quality control process of raw materials, manufacturing

processes, formulation improvements and a suitable and

attractive consumer display.

The category with the highest bid is both sweet and salty

biscuits. Within the range there are sophisticated products,

from sandwich biscuits created for children with fruit flavors, to

even low-calorie grain cookies with functional properties.

There are also products such as pre-cooked corn, wheat,

banana and cassava flour with excellent quality and very

competitive prices in international markets. Companies have

also developed frozen products and pre-cooked frozen

bakery.

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Last year, exports of bakery and milling industry recorded a total of USD$125 million, reaching 63 markets *.

The bakery and milling industry exports presented an annual growth of 3% between 2010 and 2015

Main bakery and milling industry exports from 2014-2015

Destination country 2014 2015 Var % 15 Share 2015

Venezuela 74,160,024 21,511,648 -71.0% 17.2%

United States 22,133,491 20,373,208 -8.0% 16.3%

Ecuador 22,947,363 19,998,564 -12.9% 16.0%

Puerto Rico 9,246,857 9,401,853 1.7% 7.5%

Panama 7,261,204 8,535,031 17.5% 6.8%

Peru 7,871,729 5,753,817 -26.9% 4.6%

Haiti 715,831 4,387,969 513.0% 3.5%

Spain 5,55,933 3,921,565 -29.5% 3.1%

Costa Rica 3,601,468 3,835,191 6.5% 3.1%

Chile 2,279,595 2,452,627 7.6% 2.0%

Others 28,530,249 24,858,698 -12.9% 19.9%

Total 184,307,745 125,030,171 -16.5% 100.0%

Source: DANE – MinCIT. Data sorted by 2015. US$ FOB * Markets towards exports were equal to or higher than USD$ 10,000

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Colombia has the supply and infrastructure needed to meet the

international demand of the aquaculture and fisheries sector

In Colombia, mainly tilapia (red), cachama and trout are

cultivated. The fishery sector stands out for its export

potential and technological development, which today

has an exportable supply of trout and tilapia fillets, as well

as refrigerated or frozen trout and fishes.

In addition, producers have implemented management

systems such as Global Gap, ISO, HACCP, and BASC,

among others to improve the quality of different products,

ensure their safety, develop CSR programs, and meet the

requirements of the international market.

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Last year tilapia fillet exports reached USD$42.1 millions, with a 14.2%

growth compared to 2014

Colombia was the world’s second largest tilapia fillet exporter during 2015

Main aquaculture and fisheries exports destinations from 2014-2015


United States 48,751,262 53,095,553 8.9% 38.25%

Cartagena’s Free Trade

Zone 74,515,893 52,810,471 -29.1% 38.04%

Ecuador 16,072,970 11,734,730 -27.0% 8.45%

France 6,806,043 8,264,157 21.4% 5.95%

Spain 14,287,629 7,043,501 -50.7% 5.07%

Canada 993,702 2,478,874 149.5% 1.79%

Hong Kong 1,316,758 1,649,396 25.3% 1.19%

Germany 1,343,725 847,851 -36.9% 0.61%

Japan 336,931 362,544 7.6% 0.26%

Singapore - 233,290 0.0% 0.17%

Others 1,732,316 303,924 -82.5% 0.22%

Total 166,157,229 138,824,290 -16.5% 100.00%

Source: DANE - MinCIT. Data sorted by 2015. USD$ FOB

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Colombia has the fourth largest cattle herd in

Latin America, having quintessential beef breeds

such as Cebu and the Colombian Brahmin,

known for having one of the highest quality

genetics in the world.

Colombia’s high health status has allowed

Colombian beef to reach demanding markets

such as Russia, Egypt, Angola, Peru, Jordan,

Lebanon and Chile. The offer is represented by

carcass meat and chilled or frozen boned meat

vacuum packed.

Favorable climate conditions and livestock genetics are the basis of Colombian beef’s potential in the world

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The main export product in the sector was boneless and frozen meat, with Russia as the main destination

Main beef exports destinations between 2014-2015

Colombian beef exports showed an annual growth of 33.1% between 2010 and 2015


Russia 6,798,889 22,835,885 235.9% 65.23%

Curazao - 4,388,797 0.0% 12.54%

Peru 1,294,736 2,276,058 75.8% 6.50%

Jordan - 2,241,665 0.0% 6.40%

Angola 511,782 1,016,741 98.7% 2.90%

Egypt - 289,850 0.0% 0.83%

Georgia - 256,717 0.0% 0.73%

Hong Kong 585,926 223,081 -61.9% 0.64%

Vietnam - 137,324 0.0% 0.39%

Others 37,537,152 1,340,913 -96.4% 3.83%

Total 46,728,485 35,007,030 -25.1% 100.00%


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The national production of the poultry sector has registered a constant growth over the last five years

Colombian chicken is recognized for its freshness

and quality, which is why multinational chains

use it. The chicken used by these restaurant

chains come from poultry farms that meet health

and safety requirements.

Colombian farms have the necessary

infrastructure to meet the demands of markets

with special requirements (specialized farms that

abide by animal and environmental welfare

international standards).

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Last year, Colombia exported chicken for the first time to Thailand

Main frozen chicken export destinations 2014-2015

Main egg export destinations 2014-2015

Despite the overall drop in exports, the growth in sales to Vietnam stands out (+50%)

Destination Country 2014 2015 Var% 15 Share % 2015

Vietnam 573,154 857,250 49.6% 56.38%

Hong Kong 1,849,099 627,190 -66.1% 41.25%

Thailand - 3,000 0.0% 2.37%

Others 371,856 2 -100.0% 0.00%

Total 2,794,108 1,520,442 -45.6% 100.00%

Destination Countries 2014 2015 Var% 15 Share 2015

Ecuador 12,960 766,416 >100% 56.38%

Total 12,960 766,416 >100% 100.00%


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Some Colombian dairy products in 2015 were exported for the first time to Costa Rica and Curacao

Colombia is the fourth largest dairy producer in

Latin America with approximately 6.4 billion liters

annually, only surpassed by Brazil, Mexico and

Argentina.

The milk produced in Colombia contains

percentages of protein and fat which are greater than the most important producers worldwide,

such as New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland,

Canada and the United States.

Colombia ranks 15th in the total number of dairy

producers. The Colombian dairy offer is

represented in powdered milk, flavored milk,

mature and fresh cheeses, yogurt, condensed

milk and arequipe.

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Dairy exports grew at a CGAR of 15% from 2010 to 2015

Main destinations of dairy exports 2014-2015

Colombia increased its dairy exports to the United States in 2015

Destination Country 2014 US$FOB 2015 US$FOB Var% 15 Share % 15

Venezuela 8,356,662 18,682,468 123.6% 80.2%

Untied States 2,674,602 3,160,362 18.2% 13.6%

Chile 432,003 566,820 31.2% 2.4%

Ecuador 475,227 286,154 39.8% 1.2%

Costa Rica , 122,275 0.0% 0.5%

Peru 78,382 120,342 53.5% 0.5%

Aruba 136,467 116,321 14.8% 0.5%

Curacao , 69,925 0.0% 0.3%

Haiti , 56,342 0.0% 0.2%

Canada 1,322 2,412 82.5% 0.0%

Others 1,039,351 104,059 90% 0.4%

Total 13,194,016 23,287,479 76.5% 100%


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Some examples of the Colombian offer:

• Disposable products

• Plastic bags • Thermoformed packaging • Films

The Colombian packaging industry has the potential to meet international demands

Vertical Integration in the solutions offered: complete

support along the whole design, production and distribution

process.

Sustainability: Colombian companies implement measures

that allow an optimal use of natural and economic

resources. They also use environmentally friendly raw

materials such as sugarcane bagasse, and recycled PET.

Production of packaging with export-quality control

equipment and high quality raw materials.

The industry is flexible and innovative looking to be more and

more competitive in demanding markets.

Colombia is one of the countries of the region with the

greatest development in its petrochemical chain: it has the

production of plastic resins such as PP, PE, PET, PS and PVC

which facilitates the supply chain for the sector.

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76% of Colombia's exports in the packaging sector come from Bogota-Cundinamarca, Antioquia and Atlantico.

Main export destinations 2014 - 2015

USD$ FOB

The bottling and packaging sector generated exports for USD$239 millions


United States 73,548,289 42,927,620 -41.6% 18%

Ecuador 47,462,095 35,397,163 -25.4% 15%

Peru 20,551,954 21,694,787 5.6% 9%

Venezuela 25,977,391 19,594,613 -24.6% 8%

Dominican Republic 11,525,179 18,130,314 57.3% 8%

Mexico 13,059,453 14,677,102 12.4% 6%

Brazil 58,274,943 13,059,801 -77.6% 5%

Costa Rica 11,098,419 12,649,765 14.0% 5%

Panama 6,457,430 7,456,728 15.5% 3%

Germany 5,316,996 6,833,002 28.5% 3%

Total 320,496,994 239,049,254 -25.4% 100%

Plastic

64%

Glass

17%

Paperand

carton

9%

Natural

Fibers

3%

Iron or

steel

2%

Others

5%

Exports by type of

packaging 2015


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Natural diversity; Colombia is part of the 17 mega-diverse

countries in the world and has the highest biodiversity per

square kilometer, positioning itself as a global power in this

goods and natural resources segment. It houses about 10%

of the planet's biodiversity and 7% of the Amazon rainforest

despite representing 0.7% of the world's land surface.

Colombia has adaptability to market trends with high

quality standards, high production volumes and extensive

experience in the own brands development.

Colombian companies have international quality

certifications that support their production processes, such

as ISO 9001,National Institute of Food and Drug Monitoring

(INVIMA) records, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

and logistics processes with BASC Certification.

Cosmetics and personal care products, a sector with diversified opportunities in the international market

Colombian supply is one of the most complex and diverse in the region. • Personal care products, • Makeup and perfume industry, • Detergents, soaps and cleaners

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The principal exportable products during 2015 were:

Perfumes: USD$ 81.3 million Other beauty preparations, makeup and skin care, except medicines, including anti solar and tanning preparations. USD$ 78.9 million Other hair preparations USD $ 55.3 million Tense active preparations for washing (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations packed for retail. USD$25.7 million

The cosmetics and personal care sector accounted for 7.8% of total manufacturing exports


Destination Country 2014 2015 Var % 15 Share % 15

Peru 136,474 139,880 2.5% 25.5%

Ecuador 147,879 123,973 -16.2% 22.6%

Venezuela 109,131 68,614 -37.1% 12.5%

Mexico 53,531 51,244 -4.3% 9.4%

Chile 21,159 20,224 -4.4% 3.7%

Panama 21.008 19,229 -8.5% 3.5%

Costa Rica 17,944 16,872 -6.0% 3.1%

Brazil 16,368 15,001 -8.4% 2.7%

Guatemala 12,804 14,780 1.4% 2.7%

Dominican Republic 15,758 14,543 -7.7% 2.7%

Others 65,953 63,149 -4.3% 11.5%

Total 618,007 547,508 -11.4% 100%

It is the third manufacturing sector

with more outdoor exportations in

2015.

Exports over USD$10,000 were

registered to new markets such as

Curacao y Nigeria.

Main cosmetic and personal care products export destinations 2014 -

2015

USD$ FOB (millions)

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• The country has a varied product selection allowing it to be a supply hub for different

kinds of products.

• There are several experienced Colombian companies already exporting and

working with important chains like CENCOSUD, SODIMAC, FALABELLA, CASINO,

WALMART, among others.

• There is a world-renowned qualified workforce.

• The sector is flexible, adaptable, and innovative in order to be highly competitive in

international markets.

Home office and industrial supplies, a sector with diversified opportunities in the international market

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Peru 84,812,079 87,043,174 2.6% 22.0%

Ecuador 114,822,515 65,321,826 43.1% 16.5%

Venezuela 97,195,422 46,550,050 52.1% 11.8%

Chile 28,037,974 28,689,144 2.3% 7.3%

United States 21,133,812 23,126,862 9.4% 5.8%

Brazil 22,828,399 20,675,207 9.4% 5.2%

Bolivia 17,105,799 18,618,239 8.8% 4.7%

Panama 21,591,110 15,153,028 29.8% 3.8%

Mexico 10,664,190 12,377,589 16.1% 3.1%

Guatemala 8,618,424 11,724,502 36% 3%

Others 66,579,274 66,299,776 0.4% 17%

Total 493,388,998 395,579,396 19.8% 100%

98% of home office and industrial supplies sector correspond to home supplies, were

the exports of absorbents, refrigerators and dishes stand out

Main home office and industrial supplies sector export

destinations

2014 – 2015 USD$ FOB (millions)

The home office and industrial supplies sector represents 5.6% of

the total manufacture exports from Colombia


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The handicraft sector represents 15% of the labor in the

manufacture sector, with approximately 350,000 people.

The sector is characterized by fabrication techniques, for

combining materials and innovating designs.

Colombian handicrafts has potential in the international market thanks to its quality and originality.

The use of ancestral techniques that characterize the

sector, generate opportunities in the United States and

European markets.

Handicrafts, Colombia is the largest producer of cane arrow and the largest cane arrow handicraft manufacturer

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Main handicraft export destinations 2014-2015

Source: DANE – MinCIT. Data sorted by 2015. US$D FOB

Exports to Europe increased more than 20% between 2010 and 2015

Destination Country 2014 US$FOB 2015 US$FOB Var% 15 Share 15

Japan 6,459,871 5,351,283 17.2% 14.9%

Peru 5,052,304 3,850,811 23.8% 10.7%

Mexico 3,455,584 3,713,476 7.5% 10.3%

Spain 4,113,800 3,648,018 11.3% 10.1%

Ecuador 5,545,761 3,173,281 42.8% 8.8%

United States 6,341,654 1,865,487 70.6% 5.2%

Netherlands 1,724,966 1,794,792 4.0% 5.0%

Brazil 999,680 1,757,717 75.8% 4.9%

Chile 1,004,925 1,490,929 48.4% 4.1%

France 1,096,344 1,305,436 19.1% 3.6%

Others 9,588,461 7,991,663 16.7% 22.2%

Total 45,383,349 35,942,894 20.8% 100.0%

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The designs and creativity of the Colombian industry have allowed

the sector to have an important recognition at an international level.

The high quality of a variety of products such as large-format digital

prints, macro displays and furniture, among others, has allowed the

industry to grow and project itself more and more to international

markets.

The graphic communication industry has 2,296 companies engaged

in printing activities. The sector employs approximately 61,000

people.

The application of good practices with the environment is one of the

pillars of production and is present in the companies of the sector.

The sector promotes good practices with other industries, generating

a collaborative and synergistic sense and has recognized

companies that have developed their productive apparatus with

the latest technologies to meet the needs of the international

market.

The graphic communication industry contributed to 3.6% of the country's industrial GDP in 2013

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Exports to the United States represent 10% of the sector’s total exports in 2015

Main graphic industry exports destinations 2014-2015

Colombia, a leader in the region


Venezuela 14,896,164 11,591,774 22.2% 21.9%

Panama 8,553,999 7,695,493 10.0% 14.5%

Puerto Rico 5,831,697 5,691,304 2.4% 10.7%

United States 5,474,545 5,363,864 2.0% 10.1%

Peru 5,647,012 4,543,985 19.5% 8.6%

Mexico 4,466,754 4,106,658 8.1% 7.7%

Ecuador 9,348,465 2,847,782 69.5% 5.4%

Chile 1,913,546 2,310,624 20.8% 4.4%

Brazil 1,973,614 1,598,741 19.0% 3.0%


Others 6,038,609 5,725,898 5.2% 10.8%



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The privileged geographical location of the country and

the signed commercial agreements have made Colombia

a production and distribution center for South America,

North America, with a view to meeting the demand of

Europe and Africa in the long term.

The sector counts with a relevant number of producers in

the different productive links of the sector, including wiring,

structures, fittings, insulators, transformers, luminaire,

conduction and protection, among others.

The large installed capacity available and FDI of large

multinationals in the sector has promoted the transfer of

technologies and the presence of a more solid exportable

base. The country has trade agreements that grant tariff

preferences to different markets.

Industrial diversity has allowed Colombia to have a wide range of instruments and equipment with export potential

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The average growth rate of exports in the sector was 8.7% between 2010 and 2015

Main instrument and appliances sector export destinations

2014-2015

The instruments and appliances sector represented 6% of manufacture exports in 2015

Destination Country 2014 US$FOB 2015 US$FOB Var% 15 Share15

United States 79,472,941 61,349,330 22.8% 15.3%

Ecuador 57,601,437 52,235,936 9.3% 13.0%

Venezuela 34,006,610 46,473,354 36.7% 11.6%

Peru 39,183,751 40,106,018 2.4% 10.0%

Mexico 22,530,387 28,124,967 24.8% 7.0%

Bolivia 16,930,765 19,921,752 17.7% 5.0%

Panama 9,720,193 19,193,816 97.5% 4.8%

Brazil 17,550,274 15,208,469 13.3% 3.8%

Chile 10,588,853 14,248,048 34.6% 3.5%


Others 91,436,425 91,789,799 0.4% 22.9%

Total 383,602,569 401,686,721 4.7% 100.0%


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The Colombian automotive market is made up of 8 main

assemblers, allowing the industry to count with

experience in the manufacture of vehicles with different

ranges and sizes.

The production of auto parts has doubled in the last ten years. The majority of the national production

corresponds to the parts and not classified accessories for

speed boxes, wheels for automobiles and axles or trains of

vehicles. The main destinations for Colombian auto parts

exports are: Ecuador with approximately 27.7% of the

total, followed by Peru, Chile, Argentina and Panama.

Colombia has 8 assemblers with a large productive capacity for vehicles of different sizes

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The average growth rate of exports in the sector was 6.8% between 2010 and 2015

Main vehicles and other transports sector exports

destinations 2014-2015

The vehicles and other transports sector accounted for 7.3% of manufacturing exports in 2015


Mexico 177,637,784 192,945,989 8.6% 37.4%

Ecuador 196,781,704 119,437,921 39.3% 23.1%

United States 40,333,482 69,514,355 72.3% 13.5%

Chile 22,628,115 43,945,406 94.2% 8.5%

Peru 44,959,834 42,235,664 6.1% 8.2%

Switzerland 32,901 10,538,475 31931.0% 2.0%

Venezuela 6,653,412 10,050,341 51.1% 1.9%

Panama 7,190,321 4,802,759 33.2% 0.9%

Israel 751,000 4,275,420 469.3% 0.8%

Costa Rica 4,169,305 3,886,675 6.8% 0.8%

Others 36,009,957 14,303,711 60.3% 2.8%

Total 537,147,815 515,936,717 3.9% 100.0%


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The construction industry is one of the most

regulated industries in Latin America. Colombia is the

second country in Latin America to include a

minimum of seismic resistance in its construction

code.

Colombia's geographic location allows an easy

access to countries in Latin America with

competitive delivery times.

Colombian products are innovative and offer high

quality at competitive prices which are

internationally renowned.

Colombian companies apply socially responsible

practices and contribute to the well being of the

society, offering education, health and basic

services to vulnerable communities

Colombia has one of the most

complete and diverse offers in the

region. • Construction finishing • Paints and Coatings

• Hardware store products • Pipes and fittings • Metallic structures

• Formwork

Construction materials, an internationally renowned industry

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Main export products in 2015

Doors, windows and their frames, of aluminum $ 94.6 million

Sinks, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures, of

porcelain or china US $ 38.6 million

Other tiles and paving slabs, of ceramic for flooring or covering, varnished or enameled US $ 31.3 million

Other rigid tubes, of other plastics US $ 24.1 million


US$ FOB

Exports of construction materials reached US $ 322.5 million and on average grew 2.5% in the last 5 years

Destination 2014 2015 Var. % 15 Share 2015

United States 90,644,797 113,635,867 25.4% 35.2%

Panama 45.956.090 39.233.037 -14.6% 12.2%

Ecuador 53,816,081 31,572,958 -41.3% 9.8%

Peru 14,910,018 31,405,408 110.6% 9.7%

Venezuela 35,513,361 15,193,356 -57.2% 4.7%

Guatemala 8,491,795 10,218,915 20.3% 3.2%

Chile 12,320,417 9,743,382 -20.9% 3.0%

Mexico 12,370,288 8,573,577 -30.7% 2.7%


Others 63,787,008 54,523,247 -13% 16.9%

Total 344,214,513 322,484,979 27.3% 100.0%


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High qualified exportable products, made up of national and

foreign companies which are certified with the highest

international quality standards under the TS16949 standard.

Experience in handling the three technology types: American,

Asian and European.

The industry has qualified human capital at competitive costs.

The auto parts sector stands out for its specialization in several

sub-sectors such as chassis and electrical systems.

Wheels and tires

Cushions

Safety belts

Filters

Cables

Security windows

Batteries

Motorcycle parts

Brake systems

Transmissions systems

Cooling systems

Bodywork spare parts

Exportable Offer

Auto parts and motorcycle parts, a subsector with a qualified, integrated and certified offer to meet international requirements

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The main export products during 2015 were:

Lead-acid accumulators used for starting plunger engines USD$ 98.0 million

Safety glass consisting of glued sheets, that have dimensions and shapes for use in automobiles, aircraft, boats

or other vehicles USD$ 23.9 million

New pneumatic tires of radial rubber, of a kind used for buses or trucks USD$ 18.2 million

84%

16%

Bodywork spare

parts

Wheels and

tires

Auto parts exports 2015(%) Main export destinations 2014 - 2015

USD$ FOB (millions)

The auto parts and motorcycle parts sector represented 4.3% of Colombian manufacture exports in 2015

Destination 2014 2015 Var% 14,15 Share % 15

Ecuador 79,560,741 51,521,473 35% 16.8%

United States 25,665,115 42,788,405 67% 14.0%

Venezuela 48,713,326 39,284,162 19% 12.8%

Brazil 42,227,206 24,739,069 41% 8.1%

Peru 30,489,853 24,699,188 19% 8.1%

Mexico 27,786,553 21,658,644 22% 7.1%

Chile 19,816,420 20,314,379 3% 6.6%

Bogota’s Free Trade Zone 5,603,643 12,177,477 117% 4.0%

Pereira’s Free Trade Zone , 11,396,745 3.7%

Panama 10,173,284 8,758,468 14% 2.9%

Others 43,061,708 48,457,917 13% 15.8%

Total 333,097,849 305,795,927 50% 100%


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The Colombian Offer

Tranquilizers, analgesics, antipyretics, antibiotics,

cough suppressants, flu medicines, erectile

dysfunction, gastric acid inhibitors and anti H2.

• Due to the implementation of GMP’s in Colombia, the technology level of production

plants is far above any other Latin American laboratory. • There are currently approximately 130 pharmaceutical companies in Colombia, certified in

Good Manufacturing Practices, the most sought after standard in Latin America, and ISO

9000.

• The Colombian pharmaceutical sector created demand in other sectors as it creates a

necessity towards OTC generic products and brands.

The pharmaceutical sector counts with an industry at the international forefront

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The destination that grew the most between 2014 and 2015

was Uruguay (USD$8.8 millions), followed by Peru (USD$6.7 millions).

Main Export Destinations 2014 – 2015

USD$ FOB (millions)

8 of the main destinations for pharmaceutical exports are countries with trade preferences

Destination Country 2014

2015 Var% 15 Share % 15

Ecuador 122,017,233 123,154,023 0.9% 23.4%

Venezuela 133,353,723 97,584,173 26.8% 18.6%

Peru 52,385,476 59,105,969 12.8% 11.2%

Panama 42,484,169 43,046,625 1.3% 8.2%

United States 27,051,210 30,192,777 11.6% 5.7%

Mexico 26,758,798 28,520,245 6.6% 5.4%

Chile 26,896,274 23,856,837 11.3% 4.5%

Guatemala 13,536,378 13,833,816 2.2% 2.6%

Uruguay 2,748,031 11,534,577 319.7% 2.2%

El Salvador 12,080,672 11,382,005 5.8% 2.2%

Others 86,187,721 83,274,124 3.4% 15.8%

Total 545,499,686 525,485,172 3.7% 100.0%


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The Colombian Offer

• Pigments • Resins

• Colorants, Agrochemicals • Chemicals for water treatment

Colombia has leading companies throughout Latin America.

Because of the privileged geographical position, the industry

can give a timely response to buyers in the region.

There has been research on green chemicals that are friendly

to the environment.

Availability of skilled labor for research with more than 21,000

graduates of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering programs.

The chemical subsector in Colombia has international leading companies

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Source: DANE-MinCIT

Main export products during 2015:

• Other fungicides USD$195.2 millions

• Insecticides USD$106.1 millions

• Fertilizers USD$91.2 millions

• Other herbicides USD$68.5 millions


USD$ FOB (millions)

Chemical subsector exports represent 7.5% of the 2015 non-mining exports

Diverse

products

48%

Organic

Chemicals

13%

Fertilizers

13%

Extracts,

pigments

and paints

9%

Mineral oils

and waxes

8% Other

9%

2015 exported chemicals

by type (%)


Destination Country 2014 2015 Var% 14,15 Share % 15

Brazil 154,458,990 219,883,012 42.4% 19.4%

Venezuela 210,736,263 181,468,139 13.9% 16.0%

Ecuador 174,439,273 161,883,297 7.2% 14.3%

United States 99,031,057 96,765,678 2.3% 8.6%

Peru 100,227,029 93,920,647 6.3% 8.3%

Mexico 46,295,082 59,586,372 28.7% 5.3%

Costa Rica 56,996,923 47,790,828 16.2% 4.2%


Panama 24,562,793 25,294,558 3.0% 2.2%

Chile 25,057,112 23,694,274 5.4% 2.1%

Other 221,883,155 193,884,187 12.6% 17.1%

Total 1,143,841,946 1,131,595,831 1.1% 100.0%

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The metalworking industry offers excellent quality and high

diversification in competitive delivery times

The Colombian Offer

Tubes and profiles, agricultural

machinery, meshes and wires, scrap and

waste, iron and steel sheets, valves, hand

tools and metal structures.

Excellent product quality, high diversification and short delivery times.

Large number of companies certified with ISO and QS standards

The sector has the ability to manufacture batches, because the companies have an important

component of available facilities.

Companies with long experience in the sector and Colombian market dominance, allowing flexibility

due to competitive costs.

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Exports of the metal-mechanic sector accounted for 7.5% of non-

mining exports in 2015

Main export destinations 2014 - 2015 USD$ FOB (milions)


China 174,907,026 147,057,788 15.9% 16.8%

United States 116,799,061 122,625,358 5.0% 14.0%

Venezuela 136,270,553 75,555,397 44.6% 8.6%

Ecuador 86,462,669 75,032,073 13.2% 8.6%

Brazil 87,818,354 67,228,964 23.4% 7.7%

South Korea 38,403,017 49,327,361 28.4% 5.6%

Mexico 37,638,913 45,827,424 21.8% 5.2%

Peru 54,789,659 42,100,288 23.2% 4.8%

Panama 26,738,168 25,882,338 ,3.2% 3.0%

Honduras 30,961,578 20,719,265 33.1% 2.4%

Others 285,374,372 202,687,898 9.0% 23.2%

Total 1,076,163,369 874,044,155 18.8% 100%


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The furniture and wood sector offers excellent quality and high

diversification in competitive delivery times

Innovative pieces of great design, with high quality raw

materials and high-end products.

The main furniture manufacturers in the country focus on

innovation as a competitive factor.

Environment friendly industry: Colombian companies are

aware and committed to reforestation through the

implementation of environmentally friendly practices.

Great variety of products oriented to different types of

buyers: schools, offices, public and private entities, among

others.

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5 of the main export destinations for the furniture and wood sector, are

countries with trade agreements or with tariff preferences


USD$ FOB (millions)

On average, the office furniture sub-sector accounts for 46.6% of the sector's exports, where other wooden furniture, plastic furniture and other seats with metal frame with

filler are highlighted.

Destination 2014 2015 Var% 15 Share % 15

United States 14,200,401,129 9,853,266,424 -30.6% 27.6%

Panama 3.615.973.341 2,394,165,906 -33.8% 6.7%

China 5.755.134.796 2,263,724,801 -60.7% 6.3%

Spain 3.263.410.891 1,581,001,567 -51.6% 4.4%

Netherlands 2.117.117.625 1,489,798,283 -29.6% 4.2%

Ecuador 1.884.349.394 1,432,592,619 -24.0% 4.0%

Brazil 1.622.412.835 1,189,886,623 -26.7% 3.3%

Peru 1.186.627.273 1,148,077,526 -3.2% 3.2%

Venezuela 1.986.938.438 1,060,172,801 -46.6% 3.0%

Mexico 914.415.882 914,260,267 0.0% 2.6%

Others 18.248.542.128 12,363,829,153 -32.2% 34.6%

Total 54.795.323.733 35,690,775,971 -34.9% 100.0%


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The formal and casual wear offer has versatility in supply and multiple

product lines for men, women and children

The industry counts with qualified labor for the

manufacture of the products.

They are important generators of employment and

the majority of companies are vertically integrated which ensures a control in the whole chain of

production.

Companies with quality certifications.

Companies are at the forefront of fashion for

designing collections and new proposals.

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Colombia is a leader in Jeanswear production

Specialized labor and flexibility in production.

The offer includes classic jeans with straight boots, skinny jeans,

bells, as well as jeans "lifts tail", shirts, jackets, overalls, shorts and

skirts.

Garments with different shades and finishes that incorporate

added value through applications and designs that highlight

the figure.

The industry adjusts to trends, generating up to 5 annual

collections.

The Colombian jeans industry has international recognition for its

differentiating factors in terms of design, last and quality in clothing.

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In 2015, Colombia ranked 37 worldwide in Jeaanswear exports,

preceded by countries such as China, Bangladesh and Turkey

In the last year Jeanswear exports grew 3.2%, registering a total of USD$110.9 million. The

main product exported was men’s jeans.

Main Jeanswear export destinations 2014-2015

Destination Country 2014 2015 Var% 15 Share% 2015

United States 52,181,990 65,138,574 24.83% 58.74%

Mexico 9,760,852 7,927,668 -18.78% 7.15%

Ecuador 9,147,766 6,333,673 -30.76% 5.71%

Netherlands 3,368,765 4,257,611 26.38% 3.84%

Guatemala 2,259,448 3,432,525 51.92% 3.10%

Venezuela 5,684,505 2,689,549 -52.69% 2.43%

Puerto Rico 2,003,477 2,476,919 23.63% 2.23%

Panama 2,256,160 2,069,254 -8.28% 1.87%

Spain 2,426,277 2,015,400 -16.93% 1.82%

Others 18,378,804 14,549,042 -20.84% 13.12%

Total 107,468,043 110,890,215 3.18% 100%


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Shapewear, an internationally renowned industry

The sector includes garments that have added value, such

as: bands for posture correction, abdominal bands to raise

body temperature and textiles with special properties.

There are a variety of designs tailored to the needs of the

client, whether for molding hips, abdomen, waist, legs,

buttocks or bust, with products such as bodies, T-shirts, bras,

bras, cyclists, among others.

The sector uses soft materials and a diversity of inputs. Use of

materials such as seaweed or caffeine to lose weight,

including milk and oats to nourish the skin, for example.

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Last year, Shapewear exports registered a total of USD$ 47.6 million. •

Colombia was the world’s second largest Shapewear exporter in 2015, preceded by China


United States 13,529,761 26,157,479 93.3% 54.9%

Mexico 4,374,385 5,311,905 21.4% 11.1%

Ecuador 5,639,867 3,093,635 -45.1% 6.5%

Peru 3,699,153 2,889,132 -21.9% 6.1%

Chile 2,032,543 2,264,614 11.4% 4.8%

Dominican Republic 1,514,882 1,477,414 -2.5% 3.1%

Spain 825,939 968,911 17.3% 2.0%

Costa Rica 1,008,826 950,118 -5.8% 2.0%

Panama 600,783 876,886 46.0% 1.8%

Others 4,211,377 3,666,567 -13% 7.7%

Total 37,437,516 47,656,661 27.3% 100.0%

Main Shapewear export destinations 2014-2015


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Swimwear made in Colombia is characterized for having a blend of elegance, comfort and color

The Colombian supply has different innovative designs, such as two-piece swimwear, triquinis, monokinis and

tankinis, in multiple colors and using high quality

materials.

Diversity of color tones that are added to an artisanal touch become the differentiating seal, positioning

Colombia successfully in international premium niches.

Colombian designers have presented their collections

on the biggest world runways and events successfully, setting trends, showing proposals and making the

difference by the technique of their designs and the

use of traditional and craft materials.

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In 2015, Colombia ranked 26 worldwide in swimwear exports, preceded by countries such as China, Germany and Vietnam

Last year, exports of swimwear recorded a total of USD$ 22.6 millions. The main export was synthetic

fibers bathing suits for women or girls

Principal swimwear exportat destinations 2014-2015


United States 6,602,528 7,962,440 20.60% 35.22%

Mexico 3,414,814 3,264,728 -4.40% 14.44%

Costa Rica 1,593,285 1,204,223 -24.42% 5.33%

Peru 1,796,381 1,188,664 -33.83% 5.26%

Panama 1,113,112 1,079,971 -2.98% 4.78%

Chile 1,307,526 1,055,331 -19.29% 4.67%

Ecuador 2,038,471 944,913 -53.65% 4.18%

Canada 481,909 798,484 65.69% 3.53%

Spain 383,461 514,996 34.30% 2.28%

Others 5,706,690 4,591,139 -19.55% 20.31%

Total 24,438,178 22,604,889 -7.50% 100%


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Underwear is one of Colombia’s main export products and is recognized in highly demanding markets

Colombia offers high value-added brands with innovative

proposals for various segments. There are brands for the high

segment with sexy, functional and comfortable approaches.

At the same time, there are brands for the younger

population, for pregnant women, or for a conservative

audience.

There are variety of designs adapted to customer needs: brassieres are developed with great cups and excellent

support, underpants with control features in the abdomen

and pieces with delicate materials that show the natural

shape of the body.

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In 2015, Colombia was ranked 7 worldwide in underwear exports, preceded by countries such as China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Last year, underwear exports reached USD$66.1 millions The main export product were brassieres.

Main underwear export destinations 2014-2015


Peru 16,719,711 13,844,725 -17.2% 20.9%

Ecuador 21,889,751 10,753,398 -50.9% 16.3%

United States 9,474,729 10,619,946 12.1% 16.1%

Costa Rica 8,618,823 7,945,028 -7.8% 12.0%

Mexico 10,433,466 7,556,227 -27.6% 11.4%

Chile 5,414,927 5,267,319 -2.7% 8.0%

Panama 1,644,234 1,757,101 6.9% 2.7%

Venezuela 7,922,462 1,405,638 -82.3% 2.1%

Puerto Rico 1,387,014 1,209,972 -12.8% 1.8%

Others 6,073,987 5,733,453 -6% 8.7%

Total 89,579,104 66,092,805 -26% 100.0%


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Colombia offers fitness and urban sportswear, with specialties in different sports and exercises

The product portfolio includes specialized sports

garments, for: yoga, fitness, cycling, hiking, soccer, among others.

Garments include T-shirts, tops, leggings, capris, shorts,

skirts, jackets, sweatshirts, polo shirts and others.

The materials used are fabrics such as polyester, suplex, spandex, microfibers, cotton, among others, with

different finishes and features such as moisture transport, anti-bacterial, sun protection, repellent and waterproof,

thermal fabrics, with intelligent microfibers that absorb

sweat, elastic fibers that provide more comfort and

freedom of movement (two-way stretch, four-way

stretch), among many others.

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The Colombian uniform sector includes corportaive medical and

sports uniforms, as well as specialized added-value products such as

military and industrial uniforms

Products are developed according to the special needs of

the industry in terms of designs and materials that provide

resistance and durability to the product.

Clothing in the uniform sector include added-values in the

design and preparation , as well as use intelligent materials such as: fabrics with UV properties, impermeable, anti- fluid,

with humidity control or "anti-mosquitoes, antibacterial,

thermal, bulletproof, or anti-inflammatory, anti-sweating and

anti-wrinkle, among many others.

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Children’s clothing includes a great array of products as well as

creativity in design

The sector offers diversity in supply from a high production

capacity that allows buyers to access a wide range of products

in one place.

Value-added products such as woven dresses and hand

embroidery, for example, demonstrate the variety and versatility

of the Colombian industry.

Colombian children’s clothing include a wide variety of

nationally produced accessories such as hats, gloves, scarves

and more, both for boys and girls

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Colombia ranked 58th in children's clothing exports in 2015, preceded

by countries such as China and Bangladesh

Last year children's clothing exports registered a total of USD$ 2.5 million. The main exported products were clothing and cotton accessories for babies.

Main children’s clothing destinations 2014-2015


United States 2,413,742 2,594,977 7.5% 43.6%

Ecuador 1,428,629 743,492 -48.0% 12.5%

Mexico 587,522 612,646 4.3% 10.3%

United Kingdom 537,697 502,427 -6.6% 8.4%

Puerto Rico 568,326 466,587 -17.9% 7.8%

Venezuela 97,730 261,692 167.8% 4.4%

Panama 236,897 232,500 -1.9% 3.9%

France 146,308 162,584 11.1% 2.7%

Costa Rica 66,525 104,989 57.8% 1.8%

Others 97,220 274,413 182% 4.6%

Total 6,180,596 5,956,308 -4% 100.0%


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Bedding has a production oriented to the customers needs

Colombia is the South American leader in bedding exports,

reaching approximately 30 destinations.

The offer consists of a variety of products such as towels,

hammocks, bedding, duvets, pillowcases and mattresses.

Products are developed according to the special needs of the industry in terms of designs and materials that give

resistance and durability to the product.

Companies in the sector are committed to preserving the

environment, and constantly follow standards, which

promote the marketing of products that do not contain

harmful substances.

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Colombia ranked 37th in home textiles exports in 2015, preceded by countries such China, India and Pakistan

Last year, household textiles export totaled US $ 55.6 million. The main exported product was towel-type cotton linen.

Main home textiles export destinations 2014-2015


United States 37,940,474 41,190,299 8.6% 74.1%

Peru 931,030 2,375,136 155.1% 4.3%

Venezuela 2,632,799 2,321,708 -11.8% 4.2%

Alemania 2.390.453 1,640,730 -31.4% 3.0%

Sweden 2,235,114 1,534,650 -31.3% 2.8%

Ecuador 1,555,222 1,217,218 -21.7% 2.2%

Mdxico 869,936 684,999 -21.3% 1.2%

Dominican Republic 314,723 505,164 60.5% 0.9%

Costa Rica 62,319 503,138 70.4% 0.9%

Others 4,324,706 3,623,454 -16% 6.5%

Total 53,256,774 55,596,496 4.4% 100.0%


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As a result of our trajectory in the market, the footwear industry in

Colombia is recognized for its workmanship and quality

The Colombian footwear sector complies with international

requirements and standards, when using natural processes.

The proper handling of the skins along the production chain

gives the final product the textures and characteristics that the

international market demands.

The minimum quantities of production are small, so the

flexibility of the sector is considered a competitive advantage.

Sensitive manufacturing processes: they allow to change the

products quickly according to market tendencies.

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The Colombian footwear sector exports to more than 40 destinations worldwide

Last year, the sector's exports registered a total of USD$ 38.4 million. The main export product was other footwear with leather and plastic or rubber soles.

Main footwear exports destinations 2014-2015


Ecuador 23,784,639 15,981,025 -32.8% 41.6%

Chile 1,190,794 4,241,521 256.2% 1.0%

Venezuela 3,512,081 3,253,533 -7.4% 8.5%

Panama 2,357,875 2,784,224 18.1% 7.2%

Untied States 2,765,966 2,703,615 -2.3% 7.0%

Costa Rica 1,435,386 2,226,338 55.1% 5.8%

Peru 2,667,599 1,819,460 -31.8% 4.7%

Mexico 1,093,134 1,725,188 57.8% 4.5%

Puerto Rico 265,405 428,342 61.4% 1.1%

Others 3,720,487 3,261,466 -12% 8.5%

Total 42,793,366 38,424,711 -10.2% 100.0%


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Bags, wallets, purses and belts, are some of the products that make up the supply of leather manufactures in Colombia

Fulfilment of international requirements and standards, using

natural processes.

Proper handling of the hides along the production chain will

print on the final product the textures and features demanded

by the international market.

The minimum quantities of production are small, so the flexibility

of the sector is considered a competitive advantage.

Sensitive manufacturing processes: allow adapt products

quickly to market trends.

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The Colombian leather manufacture sector exports to more than 60 destinations worldwide, including United Arab Emirates and South Korea

In the last year the sector's exports recorded a total of USD$ 73.5 million. The main export was heading 42.05.00, other leather article or its regeneration,

Main leather manufactures export destinations 2014-2015

Destination 2014 2015 Var% 15 Share % 2015

The United States 52,647,745 46,760,293 -11.18% 63.59%

Mexico 4,660,514 4,352,294 -6.61% 5.92%

Peru 2,182,205 3,227,727 47.91% 4.39%

Ecuador 4,114,549 2,647,277 -35.66% 3.60%

United Kingdom 2,218,837 1,735,061 -21.80% 2.36%

Canada 1,450,080 1,528,008 5.37% 2.08%

South Korea 955,125 1,377,994 44.27% 1.87%

Panama 1,358,225 1,340,125 -1.33% 1.82%

Costa Rica 1,080,492 1,184,367 9.61% 1.61%

Other 11,521,558 9,375,642 -18.63% 12.75%

Total 82,189,332 73,528,786 -10.54% 100%


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Jewelry, an industry characterized by tradition and diversity

The Colombian offer ranges from unique pieces to large-

scale production, worked with gold, silver, emeralds,

precious stones, and semiprecious stones and seeds among

other native materials.

We work with ancestral techniques such as filigree, inspired

by both pre-Columbian art and classics. Handmade

products are offered with an emphasis on the quality of

details.

Art pieces are made by craftsmen and designers, which gives the sector differentiation and exclusivity. The

workforce has a long history that fuses traditional methods

with the current production processes.

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The Colombian Jewelry sector has presented a growth of more than

USD$3 million over the last 5 years.

Last year, exports of the sector registered a total of USD$28.4 million, a growth of 2.6% compared to that of the previous year. The major exported product were other jewelry

items made of imitation gold or base metal.

Main jewelry export destinations 2014-2015

Source: Trademap.org – Data USD millions

Destination 2014 2015 Var% 15 Share 2015

Ecuador 8,276,526 6,389,243 -22.80% 22.46%

Peru 5,634,665 5,756,478 2.16% 20.23%

Mexico 2,747,672 3,305,573 20.30% 11.62%

Bolivia 2,329,259 3,052,420 31.05% 10.73%

Panama 718,160 1,785,027 148.56% 6.27%

Chile 1,195,485 1,131,546 -5.35% 3.98%

Costa Rica 724,993 862,635 18.99% 3.03%

Venezuela 396,848 709,090 78.68% 2.49%

France 238,016 690,533 190.12% 2.43%

Others 5,476,509 4,769,182 -12.92% 16.76%

Total 27,738,133 28,451,728 2.57% 100%

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PROCOLOMBIA Promotes exports, tourism, investment, and the expansion of the industry for internationalization and integrates the

work of the brand Colombia for the strategic plan of promotion of Colombia

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