Colombia’s Exports to Africa Break Records, Surpassing USD 200 Million Annually

Trade between Colombia and the African continent registered accelerated growth, driven by the food sector. The government is structuring cooperation frameworks with seven African nations to consolidate a bi-regional economic agenda.

Trade Growth and Food Sector Figures

Colombia’s trade flow to Africa surpassed USD 200 million annually. During the opening ceremony of the CELAC-Africa High-Level Forum, the Deputy Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, Tito Rufino Yepes, detailed that the food industry is leading the consolidation of this market.

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Exports from the food sector saw a manifold increase in revenue, surging from USD 37 million in 2024 to USD 173 million in 2025.

Strategic Alliances and New Markets

The strategy for integration into the African market is based on mutual cooperation to attract foreign investment and foster productive innovation among Colombian companies.

Currently, the country is structuring agreements in the areas of tourism, commerce, and industry with Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and South Africa. Simultaneously, the expansion of commercial and diplomatic ties with Senegal, Ghana, and Togo is underway.

Export of Knowledge and Transitional Justice

Bi-regional integration includes the transfer of institutional capacities. Daniel Rodríguez, Director of the Cooperation Offer at the Presidential Agency for International Cooperation of Colombia, told the EFE news agency that the country is sharing its experiences in public health and transitional justice, positioning local learnings as useful tools for African nations.