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Pork market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Colombia's pork market volume expanded from 478 000 tonnes in 2018 to 528 000 tonnes in 2019. In 2020, the total market saw a slight contraction to 509 000 tonnes, primarily due to a significant drop in imports. During this period, the sector maintained promotional campaigns for domestic pork consumption to support local demand, while the creation of the CI PorkCo export company signaled a strategic push toward international markets.

The market rebounded strongly, reaching 580 000 tonnes in 2021, driven by robust consumer demand that persisted despite rising meat prices. Growth continued into 2022, with the market volume climbing to 646 000 tonnes. This expansion occurred alongside increased production costs from feed prices and disease outbreaks, but was supported by a 7% rise in domestic output and new export opportunities, including Singapore's market access approval and the implementation of a 'technified pig farming' status to facilitate international trade.

By 2023, the pork market volume further increased to 674 000 tonnes. New retail regulations from INVIMA, mandating refrigerated display cases and the physical separation of pork from beef at points of sale, represented a significant change in the distribution landscape for the industry.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Colombia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Colombia ranked as the 28th largest pork producer globally.

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Colombia's pork production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 439.7 thousand tons of pork, marking a moderate 4.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 25%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.8%	10.2%	4.2%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Colombia

Exports in kind, K t

Colombia exported 0.1 thousand tons of pork in 2020, showing little change from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports fell by 95.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 64.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Venezuela and Côte d'Ivoire were the primary destinations for Colombia's pork exports in volume terms, together representing 99.9% of total shipments.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Colombia exported 0.1 million US dollars worth of pork in 2020, with only a slight variation from 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports dropped by 99%, corresponding to a compound annual decline of 78.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Venezuela and Côte d'Ivoire formed the core of Colombia's pork exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Colombia

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year increase, Colombia's pork imports declined. In 2020, the country imported approximately 68.8 thousand tons of pork, reflecting a sharp 34.8% year-over-year drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.2%, with a compound annual decline of 2.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 105.6 thousand tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 30.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.9%	8.8%	(34.8%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the main source of pork imports to Colombia, capturing 91.3% of total volume, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After rising for two years, Colombia's pork imports fell. In 2020, import value reached 153.4 million US dollars, indicating a sharp 33.4% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 12.5%, equivalent to an annualized drop of 4.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 230.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 24.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.8%	5.3%	(33.4%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Colombia's pork import structure in value terms was heavily concentrated on the United States, which held a 93.4% share of total flows, while other partners accounted for the rest.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io