economy

diciembre 9, 2025

China dispara el crecimiento de las exportaciones de carne colombiana y lleva al sector a un récord histórico

China compró 14.523 toneladas de carne colombiana entre enero y septiembre de 2025. Foto: iStock

China dispara el crecimiento de las exportaciones de carne colombiana y lleva al sector a un récord histórico

TL;DR

  • Between January and September, Colombia exported 25,105 tons of meat for US$121.5 million, exceeding the total volume exported in 2024.
  • China is the primary destination for Colombian meat, acquiring 14,523 tons for US$70.1 million, representing over half of the total meat exports.
  • Algeria, Russia, Chile, and El Salvador are also significant buyers of Colombian meat.
  • Exports of live animals generated US$150.5 million, with Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia as key markets.
  • Viscera exports reached US$10 million, with Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Russia as top buyers.
  • Dairy exports amounted to US$37.3 million, with Venezuela being the largest market, followed by the United States.
  • The livestock sector is working to maintain health standards and expand into new international markets.