Colombia-Peru Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.02B total volume •Colombia surplus: $357.08M

ColombiaPeru

$1.19B

Exports (2023)

PeruColombia

$829.83M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$357.08M

Surplus for Colombia

Total Trade

$2.02B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Colombia and Peru. Green line shows exports from Colombia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Colombia-Peru commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ColombiaPeru Exports

$1.19B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
10.9% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$129.40M
10.9% of exports
2Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$44.56M
3.8% of exports
3Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$37.07M
3.1% of exports
4Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)
$33.19M
2.8% of exports
5Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
$32.09M
2.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Colombia's export portfolio to Peru demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PeruColombia Imports

$829.83M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
17.4% concentration
1Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm
$144.76M
17.4% of imports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$34.93M
4.2% of imports
3Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified
$28.98M
3.5% of imports
4Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$28.23M
3.4% of imports
5Fruit, edible: grapes, fresh
$25.55M
3.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Colombia's import pattern from Peru reveals strategic sourcingin copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Colombia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Peru, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $2.02B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Colombia-Peru Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.02 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Colombia maintains a surplus of $357.08 million
  • Export Focus: Colombia's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Peru include copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $2.02B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Colombia leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Colombia's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Peru's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.02B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.02B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $2.02 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Colombia's trade surplus of $357.08 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Colombia and Peru represents a total trade volume of $2.02 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Colombia, with exports exceeding importsby $357.08 million.

Export Strengths

Colombia's exports to Peru total $1.19 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $129.40M or10.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Peru amount to $829.83 million, highlighting economic interdependence in copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm, with Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm comprising17.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Colombia's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023