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  1. Shipping Air Freight to Colombia
  2. How to Ship International Air Freight to Colombia
  3. What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Colombia
  4. What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Colombia
  5. What are the Most Common Export Items to Colombia in 2023?

Get your goods to Colombia on time and within your budget with our first-rate Air Freight shipping services. We're dedicated to providing exceptional service when shipping to Colombia, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process for your business. No matter the destination in Colombia, we always aim to offer budget-friendly shipping rates without compromising on quality. Let us handle your shipping to Colombia - we've got the rates and service to make it easy.

Shipping Air Freight to Colombia

Simplify your shipping to Colombia with our premium logistics solutions. We provide efficient air freight options for all types of cargo, big or small. Our top-notch services guarantee timely and worry-free deliveries to Colombia. Focus on growing your business while we manage the shipping details!

How to Ship International Air Freight to Colombia

At Shipixy, we offer a cost-effective and reliable solution for shipping air freight to Colombia. We ensure that all your shipments are packaged and labeled correctly in compliance with shipping regulations to avoid any delays. With our experience and knowledge of Colombian customs procedures, we guarantee the smooth clearance of your cargo. Benefit from our advanced tracking tools and stay updated on your shipment's progress. With our commitment to excellence, we ensure timely delivery and hassle-free distribution. Trust Shipixy to deliver your goods successfully in Colombia.

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What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Colombia

Colombia is a country of natural wonders, vibrant culture, and a booming economy. If you're looking to ship air cargo to Colombia, look no further than Shipixy. Our personalized quotes and commitment to quality ensure that your goods arrive at their destination in a timely and cost-effective manner. Trust Shipixy to handle your cargo with care and precision, and experience a seamless shipping experience to this enchanting country.

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What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Colombia

Shipping air freight to Colombia comes with its fair share of challenges. With its challenging geography and complex customs procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and successful delivery can be a daunting task. At Shipixy, we understand these challenges, and our team of experts is here to provide tailored solutions that address these hurdles effectively. Our commitment to cost-effective shipping, efficient logistics coordination, and cultural understanding make us the ideal partner for a successful air freight experience to Colombia.

Shipping to Colombia can be challenging due to:

  • The country's varied geography and terrain.
  • Navigating complex customs procedures.
  • Handling communication barriers due to the country's multilingual nature.
  • Managing logistics within a country that has both rural and urban areas.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance with Colombia's customs and import regulations.

Shipping air freight cargo to Colombia can be a complex and challenging process, but Shipixy is here to make it simple for you. Our team possesses a deep understanding of Colombia's customs and regulations, enabling us to streamline the clearance process, avoiding unnecessary delays in delivery. Additionally, our logistics and warehousing operations have been optimized to tackle Colombia's unique geography, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of your air freight cargo. Trust Shipixy to provide tailored solutions that meet your specific needs so you can easily ship freight to Colombia and take advantage of the opportunities presented by this dynamic marketplace.

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What are the Most Common Export Items to Colombia in 2023?

The most common import items from the USA to Colombia include:

  1. Pharmaceutical products and medicines.
  2. Non-electrical machinery.
  3. Electrical machinery and equipment.
  4. Vehicle parts and accessories.
  5. Plastics and plastic products.

These import items from the USA contribute significantly to Colombia's economy, meeting domestic demand and driving various industries forward.

Air cargo and logistics in Colombia

On the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Colombia scored 2.9 out of 5 in 2022, 5th of 10 in South America on our list, between Uruguay (3) and Argentina (2.8). The average for South America on our list is 2.77.

Airlines registered in Colombia flew 1936 million ton-kilometers of freight in 2023 (one ton-kilometer is one ton of cargo carried one kilometer).

Its container ports handled 5,188,127 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2024.

The average tariff Colombia applied to imports, weighted by trade, was 2.83% in 2022, against 5.61% on average across the 12 countries in South America on our list with data.

Colombia scored above the South America average on five of the six components, highest in timeliness of shipments (3.2) and lowest in customs and border clearance (2.5).

Logistics Performance Index scores for Colombia, 2022 (1 to 5)
ComponentColombiaAverage, South America
Customs and border clearance2.52.55
Trade and transport infrastructure2.92.66
Ease of arranging international shipments32.64
Logistics services3.12.81
Tracking and tracing3.12.87
Timeliness of shipments3.23.01

What the United States ships to Colombia

U.S. goods exports to Colombia totaled $19.5 billion in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, up 4.6% on 2024.

By U.S. goods exports, Colombia ranks second of 12 in South America on our list, between Brazil ($54.3 billion) and Chile ($19.1 billion).

The largest increases from 2024 to 2025 were in civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts (up $318.3 million), animal feeds, n.e.c. (up $242.7 million) and corn (up $234.7 million).

U.S. exports to Colombia by month, 2025
$0$1B$2BJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Colombia peaked in October at $1.9 billion and were lowest in January at $1.5 billion. July to December accounted for 50.2% of the year's exports. The fourth quarter (October to December) was the busiest, with $5.1 billion.

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U.S. exports to Colombia by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsShare of the year
January 2025$1.486 billion7.6%
February 2025$1.521 billion7.8%
March 2025$1.78 billion9.1%
April 2025$1.743 billion9%
May 2025$1.599 billion8.2%
June 2025$1.561 billion8%
July 2025$1.495 billion7.7%
August 2025$1.625 billion8.3%
September 2025$1.561 billion8%
October 2025$1.893 billion9.7%
November 2025$1.527 billion7.8%
December 2025$1.676 billion8.6%
U.S. goods trade with Colombia, 2016 to 2025
$0$10B$20B$30B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

From 2016 to 2025, U.S. exports to Colombia rose from $13 billion to $19.5 billion, and U.S. imports went from $13.8 billion to $17.9 billion. The biggest one-year rise in exports came in 2021, up $4.8 billion (40.5%). The 10-year average was $16.2 billion a year.

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U.S. exports to and imports from Colombia by year
YearU.S. exportsChangeU.S. imports
2025$19.47 billion+4.6%$17.88 billion
2024$18.61 billion+5.7%$17.86 billion
2023$17.61 billion-16.7%$16.11 billion
2022$21.13 billion+26.1%$18.48 billion
2021$16.77 billion+40.5%$13.18 billion
2020$11.93 billion-19.2%$10.78 billion
2019$14.76 billion-2.3%$14.15 billion
2018$15.11 billion+13%$13.75 billion
2017$13.37 billion+2.5%$13.55 billion
2016$13.05 billionn/a$13.8 billion

Petroleum products, other, corn and chemicals-organic were the three largest, at 27.7% of the total. Eight of the 20 categories shrank from 2024, led by fuel oil.

U.S. exports to Colombia by end-use category, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Petroleum products, other$2.598 billion13.3%$2.769 billion-6.2%
Corn$1.844 billion9.5%$1.61 billion+14.6%
Chemicals-organic$951.9 million4.9%$949.4 million+0.3%
Animal feeds, n.e.c.$919 million4.7%$676.3 million+35.9%
Crude oil$914.9 million4.7%$739.6 million+23.7%
Plastic materials$808.9 million4.2%$878.6 million-7.9%
Pharmaceutical preparations$715 million3.7%$635 million+12.6%
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$648.8 million3.3%$330.5 million+96.3%
Fuel oil$614.3 million3.2%$969.3 million-36.6%
Meat, poultry, etc.$504.9 million2.6%$467.5 million+8%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Telecommunications equipment$500.5 million2.6%$432.6 million+15.7%
Industrial engines$473 million2.4%$417.3 million+13.3%
Minimum value shipments$431.4 million2.2%$428.2 million+0.7%
Chemicals-other$386.1 million2%$420.9 million-8.3%
Passenger cars, new and used$327.8 million1.7%$257.2 million+27.5%
Coal and fuels, other$311.2 million1.6%$331.3 million-6.1%
Gas-natural$304.8 million1.6%$338.2 million-9.9%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$304.2 million1.6%$222 million+37%
Medicinal Equipment$294.7 million1.5%$307 million-4%
Industrial machines, other$289.6 million1.5%$324.2 million-10.7%

The United States imported $17.9 billion of goods from Colombia in 2025, led by crude oil, green coffee and nonmonetary gold (51.6% together). Imports of crude oil were down 18.8% on 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Colombia, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Crude oil$4.761 billion26.6%$5.863 billion-18.8%
Green coffee$2.65 billion14.8%$1.412 billion+87.6%
Nonmonetary gold$1.809 billion10.1%$1.843 billion-1.8%
Nursery stock, etc.$1.383 billion7.7%$1.391 billion-0.5%
Fuel oil$1.16 billion6.5%$1.477 billion-21.5%
Fruits, frozen juices$738.3 million4.1%$636.2 million+16%
Finished metal shapes$587.5 million3.3%$607.3 million-3.3%
Minimum value shipments$494.1 million2.8%$472 million+4.7%
Other foods$402.7 million2.3%$291.2 million+38.3%
Generators, accessories$339.4 million1.9%$308.3 million+10.1%
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Category2025Share2024Change
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$276.3 million1.5%$276.8 million-0.2%
Coal and related fuels$252.3 million1.4%$135.5 million+86.2%
Industrial supplies, other$188.4 million1.1%$168.1 million+12.1%
Bakery products$182.6 million1%$137.8 million+32.5%
Toiletries and cosmetics$178.4 million1%$165.5 million+7.8%
Petroleum products, other$176.5 million1%$196.2 million-10.1%
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$152.7 million0.9%$134.8 million+13.3%
Apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton$142.5 million0.8%$156.5 million-8.9%
Cane and beet sugar$131.3 million0.7%$126.7 million+3.7%
Fish and shellfish$118.8 million0.7%$131 million-9.3%
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