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

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.