How to Find Colombian Suppliers?

Colombia offers a wide range of goods tailored to meet the needs of markets around the world. Across different sectors, the country of beauty has seen its industries evolve and stay in tune with global trends. Here, international buyers will find a strong, high-quality, innovative, and sustainable supply of goods and services.

So, how can you access this offer? The key lies with our exporters. Discover how to connect with suppliers of goods and services in Colombia, a country that has built an entire infrastructure to make it easier for international buyers to access to goods of Colombian origin.

Why Colombia?

If you're considering Colombia as a key partner in the global supply chain and a potential source for the goods and services your company needs, here are some of the main advantages of doing business with Colombian companies:

• Trade Agreements: Colombia has 18 trade agreements, which allows it to reach more than 1.5 billion consumers worldwide. These agreements offer preferential tariff and logistics treatment, helping to reduce costs and increase competitiveness for buyers in international markets
• Infrastructure: Colombia is well-connected with more than 3,500 maritime routes and 2,400 air routes supporting the export of Colombian goods. This gives the country excellent international reach. Additionally, El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá is recognized as one of Latin America’s largest cargo hubs, which makes shipping easier, even for high-volume orders.
• Productive and export capacity: In 2024, Colombia reached USD 21,999 million in non-mining-energy exports, a 10.6% increase compared to 2023. This reflects not only strong productivity but also the country’s growing ability to meet the demands of global markets.

• Experience: Colombia has experience exporting to various countries around the world. In the case of non-mineral-energy exports in 2024, destinations such as the United States (USD 6,954 million), the European Union (USD 2,747.4 million), Ecuador (USD 1,558 million), Venezuela (USD 957.4 million) and Brazil (USD 952.5 million) stood out. These are just a few of Colombia’s key trade partners, but the country also maintains trade relationships with many others globally.
• Sustainability: Colombia is actively committed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This leadership in sustainable transformation across Latin America has led many Colombian industries to adopt environmentally responsible practices, aligning with the expectations of global markets.

These are just some of the advantages waiting for you as an international buyer of Colombian goods. You can explore more by visiting our website.

How to find Colombian suppliers?

Once you’re ready to connect with Colombian businesses, the next step is finding the right supplier. To make this process easier, Colombia offers several tools, institutions, and events that showcase the national offer and highlight standout companies in each sector. Here are a few options:

1. ProColombia

ProColombia is the public agency responsible for promoting exports, foreign investment, and tourism in Colombia. As an international buyer, ProColombia will be a key ally, offering guidance and resources to help you find the goods and services your company needs. Besides, the organization has a commercial presence with offices in more than 20 countries.

To benefit from ProColombia’s services, start by visiting our website. There, you’ll find a section called Find your supplier, where you can register as an international buyer and explore the diverse range of goods and services available. Access Colombia B2B Marketplace to learn about this offer.

In this platform you will also find the E-TOOLS, electronic tools designed by ProColombia to highlight the best of Colombia's supply of goods and services. These digital platforms provide intuitive and efficient access to a wide range of high-quality goods and services, facilitating the connection between buyers and Colombian suppliers.

Finally, the platform gives you the option to contact ProColombia directly for more personalized support, tailored to your company’s needs.

2. Fairs and Events

ProColombia organizes and participates in a wide range of global events where international buyers can learn about the progress of national industries and meet exporters directly.

One key event is the Macrorrueda, hosted by this organization. This major business matchmaking event brings together hundreds of international buyers and Colombian exporters in a setting designed specifically for networking and starting business in Colombia. It’s held every year and offers great business opportunities in Colombia for participants.

Another case is the Vitrina Turística ANATO, an event focused on the tourism industry and where Colombia shows the country's progress in this sector. There, both international investors and buyers can discover how tourism works in Colombia and what is on offer for business in the country.

There are many other events like these in which Colombia participates and in which the national

offer is highlighted to encourage business between international buyers and Colombian exporters.

Take advantage of these opportunities and explore the benefits of sourcing Colombian goods. Colombia is open to new partnerships. Learn more about our export potential on our website.