Trade lane
What Colombia buys from the United States.
Colombia imported USD 8.0bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United States in 2024, down 10 per cent on 2022. That is 16 per cent of everything Colombia imported in these lines, and the United States is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United States dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 8.0bnfrom the United States in 2024 (USD 9.0bn in 2022)
16 per centof Colombia's imports in these lines, USD 49bn from every source
755product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2the United States's rank among Colombia's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Colombia paid the United States for it at the border, the United States's share of everything Colombia imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 51 per cent of the lane.
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of Colombia's imports20 per cent, 61 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 305m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 105,740 a tonne, 3,319 tonnesUSD 351min 2024 -
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Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)HS 290321
Share of Colombia's imports100 per cent, 1 source countryChangedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 454m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 302min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of Colombia's imports33 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 310 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 390,884 a tonne, 632 tonnesUSD 247min 2024 -
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Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strengthHS 220720
Share of Colombia's imports98 per cent, 6 source countriesChangefrom USD 24m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 227min 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215
Share of Colombia's imports26 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 140m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3.3m a tonne, 63 tonnesUSD 205min 2024 -
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Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, propene (propylene)HS 290122
Share of Colombia's imports88 per cent, 5 source countriesChangedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 324m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,091 a tonne, 171,829 tonnesUSD 188min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120
Share of Colombia's imports70 per cent, 34 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 207m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,106 a tonne, 152,290 tonnesUSD 168min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390140
Share of Colombia's imports88 per cent, 26 source countriesChangedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 204m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,146 a tonne, 130,801 tonnesUSD 150min 2024 -
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Cyclic hydrocarbons: styreneHS 290250
Share of Colombia's imports100 per cent, 4 source countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 179m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 135min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110
Share of Colombia's imports69 per cent, 37 source countriesChangedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 154m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,151 a tonne, 92,305 tonnesUSD 106min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of Colombia's imports11 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,275 a tonne, 5,142 tonnesUSD 104min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of Colombia's imports33 per cent, 67 source countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 166,909 a tonne, 604 tonnesUSD 101min 2024 -
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Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410
Share of Colombia's imports90 per cent, 15 source countriesChangedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 124m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 818 a tonne, 109,288 tonnesUSD 89min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340
Share of Colombia's imports16 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 92m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,001 a tonne, 3,933 tonnesUSD 87min 2024 -
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Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219
Share of Colombia's imports39 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 78m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 71,602 a tonne, 1,197 tonnesUSD 86min 2024 -
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Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 220710
Share of Colombia's imports77 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 163 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,374 a tonne, 61,961 tonnesUSD 85min 2024 -
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Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241
Share of Colombia's imports49 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 160m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.0m a tonne, 83 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Colombia's imports26 per cent, 52 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 78m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,937 a tonne, 8,706 tonnesUSD 78min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of Colombia's imports78 per cent, 47 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 622,662 a tonne, 123 tonnesUSD 77min 2024 -
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Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous woodHS 470321
Share of Colombia's imports91 per cent, 6 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 84m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 956 a tonne, 78,450 tonnesUSD 75min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of Colombia's imports25 per cent, 60 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,265 a tonne, 20,512 tonnesUSD 67min 2024 -
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Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium...HS 310540
Share of Colombia's imports51 per cent, 9 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 571 a tonne, 99,134 tonnesUSD 57min 2024 -
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Carbonates: disodium carbonateHS 283620
Share of Colombia's imports90 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 259 a tonne, 204,897 tonnesUSD 53min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210
Share of Colombia's imports30 per cent, 33 source countriesChangeup 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,258 a tonne, 38,000 tonnesUSD 48min 2024 -
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Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machinesHS 401180
Share of Colombia's imports50 per cent, 25 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,072 a tonne, 5,846 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480411
Share of Colombia's imports82 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 76m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 672 a tonne, 68,738 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380891
Share of Colombia's imports28 per cent, 33 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,833 a tonne, 1,101 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910
Share of Colombia's imports43 per cent, 23 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,148 a tonne, 14,598 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149
Share of Colombia's imports48 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 25,038 a tonne, 1,802 tonnesUSD 45min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990
Share of Colombia's imports32 per cent, 43 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,065 a tonne, 41,592 tonnesUSD 44min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839
Share of Colombia's imports31 per cent, 52 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 47,575 a tonne, 890 tonnesUSD 42min 2024 -
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Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999
Share of Colombia's imports33 per cent, 65 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 38,113 a tonne, 1,077 tonnesUSD 41min 2024 -
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Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480
Share of Colombia's imports46 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26,712 a tonne, 1,510 tonnesUSD 40min 2024 -
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Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)HS 310530
Share of Colombia's imports45 per cent, 8 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 54m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 626 a tonne, 63,592 tonnesUSD 40min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of Colombia's imports22 per cent, 75 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 62,803 a tonne, 632 tonnesUSD 40min 2024 -
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Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 381121
Share of Colombia's imports63 per cent, 22 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,660 a tonne, 8,206 tonnesUSD 38min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150
Share of Colombia's imports20 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 547,495 a tonne, 66 tonnesUSD 36min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439
Share of Colombia's imports15 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 733,541 a tonne, 46 tonnesUSD 34min 2024 -
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Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190
Share of Colombia's imports42 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 933,320 a tonne, 35 tonnesUSD 33min 2024 -
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Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290
Share of Colombia's imports29 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 21,338 a tonne, 1,510 tonnesUSD 32min 2024 -
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Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial jointsHS 902139
Share of Colombia's imports46 per cent, 37 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 884,982 a tonne, 36 tonnesUSD 32min 2024 -
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Orthopaedic or fracture appliancesHS 902110
Share of Colombia's imports33 per cent, 36 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.0m a tonne, 30 tonnesUSD 31min 2024 -
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Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410
Share of Colombia's imports72 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,140 a tonne, 2,678 tonnesUSD 30min 2024 -
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Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391
Share of Colombia's imports37 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 57,379 a tonne, 508 tonnesUSD 29min 2024 -
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Polyethers other than polyacetals, and bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate: in primary formsHS 390729
Share of Colombia's imports35 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,060 a tonne, 13,645 tonnesUSD 28min 2024 -
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Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690
Share of Colombia's imports28 per cent, 45 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,785 a tonne, 7,160 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in 2933.3HS 293339
Share of Colombia's imports31 per cent, 26 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 108,735 a tonne, 248 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of Colombia's imports29 per cent, 18 source countriesChangedown 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 53,260 a tonne, 495 tonnesUSD 26min 2024 -
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Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including...HS 381190
Share of Colombia's imports85 per cent, 25 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,755 a tonne, 5,534 tonnesUSD 26min 2024 -
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Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereofHS 290516
Share of Colombia's imports99 per cent, 11 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 26min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strengthHS 220720USD 227m in 2024, from USD 24m in 2022. The United States supplies 98 per cent of the line.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762USD 247m in 2024, up 310 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022). The United States supplies 33 per cent of the line.
- Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210USD 48m in 2024, up 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). The United States supplies 30 per cent of the line.
- Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 220710USD 85m in 2024, up 163 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022). The United States supplies 77 per cent of the line.
- Insecticides: containing goods named in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a...HS 380869USD 13m in 2024, up 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 71 per cent of the line.
- Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714USD 17m in 2024, up 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 81 per cent of the line.
- Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950USD 20m in 2024, up 102 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United States supplies 54 per cent of the line.
- Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290USD 32m in 2024, up 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). The United States supplies 29 per cent of the line.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720USD 17m in 2024, up 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 71 per cent of the line.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112USD 20m in 2024, up 84 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 21 per cent of the line.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150USD 36m in 2024, up 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). The United States supplies 20 per cent of the line.
- Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480USD 40m in 2024, up 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). The United States supplies 46 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 15m in 2024, up 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 18 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439USD 34m in 2024, up 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). The United States supplies 15 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705HS 870590USD 11m in 2024, up 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 74 per cent of the line.
- Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kWHS 841182USD 18m in 2024, up 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). The United States supplies 96 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined...HS 392091USD 25m in 2024, up 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). The United States supplies 60 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853590USD 9m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 48 per cent of the line.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215USD 205m in 2024, up 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 140m in 2022). The United States supplies 26 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322USD 12m in 2024, up 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 2 per cent of the line.
Where the United States dominates
Lines where the United States supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United States ships at least 60 per cent of what Colombia imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)HS 290321100 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 302m; 1 source country in all.
- Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strengthHS 22072098 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 227m; 6 source countries in all.
- Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, propene (propylene)HS 29012288 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 188m; 5 source countries in all.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 39012070 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 168m; 34 source countries in all.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 39014088 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 150m; 26 source countries in all.
- Cyclic hydrocarbons: styreneHS 290250100 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 135m; 4 source countries in all.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 39011069 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 106m; 37 source countries in all.
- Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 39041090 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 89m; 15 source countries in all.
- Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 22071077 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 85m; 13 source countries in all.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 88073078 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 77m; 47 source countries in all.
- Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous woodHS 47032191 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 75m; 6 source countries in all.
- Carbonates: disodium carbonateHS 28362090 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 53m; 13 source countries in all.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 48041182 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 46m; 17 source countries in all.
- Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 38112163 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 38m; 22 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 87041072 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 30m; 11 source countries in all.
- Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including...HS 38119085 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 26m; 25 source countries in all.
- Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereofHS 29051699 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 26m; 11 source countries in all.
- Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous mediumHS 32082066 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 25m; 33 source countries in all.
- Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers: with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, methyloxirane...HS 29102084 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 22m; 3 source countries in all.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: propellers and rotors and parts thereofHS 88071076 per cent of Colombia's imports of the line, USD 19m; 18 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where the United States's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Colombia at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490The United States: USD 351m at USD 105,740 a tonne. France: USD 88m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 53,864 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 79,884 a tonne.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762The United States: USD 247m at USD 390,884 a tonne. China: USD 275m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 67,024 a tonne, 83 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 230,956 a tonne.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215The United States: USD 205m at USD 3.3m a tonne. Germany: USD 58m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 1.6m a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.6m a tonne.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120The United States: USD 168m at USD 1,106 a tonne. Canada: USD 9m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 525 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,332 a tonne.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390140The United States: USD 150m at USD 1,146 a tonne. Canada: USD 7m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 660 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,166 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323The United States: USD 104m at USD 20,275 a tonne. Mexico: USD 435m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 14,393 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,856 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890The United States: USD 101m at USD 166,909 a tonne. China: USD 42m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 19,954 a tonne, 88 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 76,070 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340The United States: USD 87m at USD 22,001 a tonne. Brazil: USD 201m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 15,578 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,082 a tonne.
- Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219The United States: USD 86m at USD 71,602 a tonne. Ireland: USD 6m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 47,194 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 110,358 a tonne.
- Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241The United States: USD 84m at USD 1.0m a tonne. India: USD 8m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 187,572 a tonne, 81 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 712,881 a tonne.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690The United States: USD 78m at USD 8,937 a tonne. Spain: USD 8m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 6,310 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,806 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730The United States: USD 77m at USD 622,662 a tonne. France: USD 6m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 401,728 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 649,402 a tonne.
- Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499The United States: USD 67m at USD 3,265 a tonne. India: USD 18m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 2,025 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,913 a tonne.
- Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machinesHS 401180The United States: USD 47m at USD 8,072 a tonne. Japan: USD 22m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 5,741 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,390 a tonne.
- Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlesHS 380891The United States: USD 46m at USD 41,833 a tonne. China: USD 32m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 6,310 a tonne, 85 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,391 a tonne.
- Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910The United States: USD 46m at USD 3,148 a tonne. Brazil: USD 24m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 850 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,106 a tonne.
- Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149The United States: USD 45m at USD 25,038 a tonne. Japan: USD 8m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 18,018 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,973 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839The United States: USD 42m at USD 47,575 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 10m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 23,586 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 75,850 a tonne.
- Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999The United States: USD 41m at USD 38,113 a tonne. China: USD 19m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 11,046 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 43,016 a tonne.
- Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480The United States: USD 40m at USD 26,712 a tonne. China: USD 15m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 6,558 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 29,090 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What Colombia buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Colombia with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is the United States's part of everything Colombia imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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