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Colombia
India-Colombia trade corridor: $17.8B bilateral trade, $7.4B FDI into India.
$17.8B
Trade with India
+4.3% YoY
$1.62T
GDP
Nominal
$7.4B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$1.8B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to Colombia
- Rice and cereals
- Machinery
- Gems and jewellery
Top imports from Colombia
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
- Edible oils
Trade corridor with India
2025: $17.8B · 5-yr CAGR 14.0%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Colombia stories
Trade6h ago6 min read
India-Colombia bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI9h ago7 min read
Colombia investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy12h ago3 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Colombia goods notified
Technology15h ago4 min read
India and Colombia deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 5% to 3% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 5 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Colombia Business Forum
Dec 2026 · New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Colombia
Feb 2027 · Colombia
Buyer meet
Colombia buyers-sellers meet
Mar 2027 · Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Nov 2026 · Virtual
Opportunity sectors
🏬S49Retail19% projected demand growth💡S54Startups & Innovation13% projected demand growth♻️S59Waste Management & Circular Economy10% projected demand growth🐄S04Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries9% projected demand growth🧬S09Biotechnology8% projected demand growth🏷️S14Consumer Brands19% projected demand growth