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In January 2019, Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on U.S. ethanol at the behest of the National Biofuels....

In January 2019, Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on U.S. ethanol at the behest of the National Biofuels Producers Association.

Retail sector in Colombia continues to thrive because of a robust economy and a growing middle class.

Taiwan is an important trading partner and offers many opportunities for sales of U.S. food and agricultural products.

In marketing year (MY) 2018/19, Colombian coffee production is estimated to reach 14.3 million bags (1 bag = 60 kilograms unless otherwise noted) green bean equivalent....

Colombian raw sugar production is estimated to be 2.4 million metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2018/2019, with no changes in MY 2019/20.

Opportunities for U.S. agricultural products abound in Colombia after the implementation of the U.S.- Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA).

2019/20 Paraguayan soybean area is expected to increase minimally to 3.57 million hectares. Production is forecast to recover to 10 million tons as yields will return to historical averages after....

Wheat production in marketing year (MY) 2019/20 is forecast to increase to 1.14 million tons. Exports are projected up at 480,000 tons as a result of greater supply.

Post forecasts Colombian corn and rice production to remain stagnant at 1.6 and 2.4 million metric tons (MT), respectively, as there are no incentives for growers to increase area planted.

This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia.

In 2017, total Colombian food and agricultural imports were valued at $5.5 billion.