Poultry meat and offal market in Colombia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, Colombia's poultry meat market volume increased from 3.3 million tons to 3.7 million tons, despite a contraction in 2020 that aligned with the global COVID-19 pandemic's disruption to supply chains and demand. Production rebounded sharply in 2022, rising by 251,000 tons, a surge supported by new tariff notes and specific sanitary regulations for fresh and frozen meats issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, which tightened import controls and fostered domestic output.

The market has been shaped by a consistent regulatory emphasis on cold-chain integrity and food safety. Dekret 1500 of 2007, enforced throughout the period, mandates uninterrupted temperature control from production to retail, a framework maintained by INVIMA's inspection system and FENAVI's transport rules to ensure product quality and consumer protection.

By 2023, market volume stabilized near 3.7 million tons. Regulatory updates like Dekret 2016 of 2023 continued to govern perishable food logistics, while reported competitiveness challenges in the beef and pork sectors may have indirectly influenced consumer preferences toward poultry.

Production poultry meat and offal in Colombia

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Between 2017 and 2020, Colombia ranked as the 19th largest producer of poultry meat and offal globally.

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

Colombia's poultry meat and offal production declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 3 240 thousand tons, marking a 4.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 3.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3 386 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 4.2%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Colombia

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Colombia's poultry meat and offal exports fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled just 5 tons, a dramatic 98.4% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 99.8%, averaging an annual decline of 86.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Colombia's export structure was heavily concentrated on Vietnam, which accounted for 80.5% of total export volumes, with the remainder distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Colombia's poultry meat and offal export revenues continued to decline for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 0.0 million US dollars, representing a 91.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export revenues fell by 99.1%, with an average annual contraction of 79.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, Vietnam was the dominant market for Colombia's poultry meat and offal exports in value terms, capturing 84.0% of total export revenues, while other markets made up the rest.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Colombia

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Colombia's poultry meat and offal imports decreased after two years of growth. In 2020, imports stood at 75 861 tons, down 17.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 34.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.5%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 91 802 tons, which also saw the largest year-on-year increase of 32.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary and nearly exclusive source for Colombia's poultry meat and offal imports, supplying 98.9% of the total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Colombia's poultry meat and offal import expenditures declined after two years of increase. In 2020, imports were valued at 77.4 million US dollars, a significant 24.2% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import spending rose by 20.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.3%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 102.2 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest year-on-year increase of 36.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States dominated Colombia's poultry meat and offal import market in value terms, accounting for 96.5% of total import expenditures.

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

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