Auto Parts

Auto Parts

The country has specialized in the production and assembly of vehicles and motorcycles to meet local and external demand, as well as a set of vehicle parts and pieces that allow it to respond to the needs of the assembly companies and the aftermarket sector. 

Colombia closed 2019 with a fleet of more than 15 million units, of which 41% were vehicles; and a total of 263,320 vehicles were sold (3% more than in 2018). 

Colombia has more than 8,100 companies registered in the activity of vehicle maintenance and repair and more than 13 thousand companies in the trade of auto parts and accessories for vehicles and in 2019 USD 328 million in auto parts were exported. 

Portfolio

ACCESSORIES, OILS AND LUBRICANTS, AIR CONDITIONERS AND RADIATORS, SEATS AND UPHOLSTERY FOR BUSES AND VEHICLES, ARMOR, CABLES, BODYWORKS, ELECTRIC COMPONENTS

AXLES AND TRANSMISSION, CLUTCHES, AIR, OIL AND FUEL FILTERS, BRAKES AND PARTS, WHEELS AND TIRES, MOTORCYCLE PARTS, ENGINE PARTS, METAL PARTS AND PIECES, TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS, DAMPING SYSTEMS, MUFFLER SYSTEMS, GLASSES

Certifications:

TS16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14000, EAQF (exigido por Sofasa), BIQS (exigido por GM), ASTM, CE, JIS

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Why buy in Colombia

  • Colombia has an exportable offer of auto parts that includes a wide range of products.
  • Most Colombian auto parts enter with a preferential tariff to the different markets with which there are FTA's signed.
  • The auto parts sector is part of the government's agenda to increase its competitiveness. The automotive sector is included in the Pact for Growth and Employment Generation of the Movement Industries, with which actions are sought to strengthen productivity, quality, innovation and the competitive environment, among other aspects, in order to generate more employment and increase sales, production and exports.
  • Colombia has exportable products integrated by national and foreign companies, certified with the highest international standards, which allows it to meet the demand of assembly plants over the world.
  • The country has a highly qualified exportable offer integrating national and foreign companies, certified with international quality standards.
Colombia has an exportable offer of auto parts that includes a wide range of products.
Most Colombian auto parts enter with a preferential tariff to the different markets with which there are FTA's signed.
The auto parts sector is part of the government's agenda to increase its competitiveness. The automotive sector is included in the Pact for Growth and Employment Generation of the Movement Industries, with which actions are sought to strengthen productivity, quality, innovation and the competitive environment, among other aspects, in order to generate more employment and increase sales, production and exports.
Colombia has exportable products integrated by national and foreign companies, certified with the highest international standards, which allows it to meet the demand of assembly plants over the world.
The country has a highly qualified exportable offer integrating national and foreign companies, certified with international quality standards.

Exported value in 2019

Auto parts exports reached USD 328 million in 2019, mainly with products such as batteries, tires, and safety glass.

Destinations in 2019

72 countries with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Main export destinations in 2019

  • United States
  • Ecuador
  • Peru
  • Mexico
  • Brazil accounted for 72% of total exports.

Exporting companies in 2019

342 companies with exports greater than or equal to USD 10,000. This companies are located mainly in Antioquia, Cundinamarca, Bogotá, Valle del Cauca, Atlántico, Bolivar, Caldas, Risaralda, and Santander.

Construction Materials

Construction Materials

The construction materials sector is composed of raw materials used in the construction of buildings or civil engineering works. Colombia is recognized as a producer of construction materials with diversity in the production lines since it has products to supply the entire construction from the start (foundations, steel, etc.) to the finishing steps.

Portfolio

ACCESSORIES (TAPS, VALVES ETC) - ALUMINIUM - CEMENT - CERAMICS AND CLAY - STEEL - WOOD - PREFABRICATED PRODUCTS - GLASS - CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS - PIPING - SANITARY WARE – ROOFS

Certifications:

ISO 9001 • ISO14001 • NTC BASC ISO 13006 • WRAP

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Why buy in Colombia

  • The Colombian offer is one of the most complete and diverse, with an extensive portfolio of products and inputs.
  • Companies with high-quality standards and state-of-the-art technology.
  • Availability of raw materials.
  • Mature companies with long experience in production and export.
  • With more than 16 trade agreements in place, Colombia has preferential access to nearly 1.5 billion consumers in markets such as the United States and the European Union. Also, its privileged geographical location makes the country an ideal export.
The Colombian offer is one of the most complete and diverse, with an extensive portfolio of products and inputs.
Companies with high-quality standards and state-of-the-art technology.
Availability of raw materials.
Mature companies with long experience in production and export.
With more than 16 trade agreements in place, Colombia has preferential access to nearly 1.5 billion consumers in markets such as the United States and the European Union. Also, its privileged geographical location makes the country an ideal export.

Exported value in 2019

In 2019, the sector's exports reached USD 438 million, reaching its highest value since 2014.

Destinations in 2019

65 countries with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Main export destinations in 2019

  • United States
  • Ecuador
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Mexico

Exporting companies in 2019

677 exporting companies with exports greater than USD 10,000.

Endowment Articles

Endowment Articles

Colombia's endowment industry has a wide variety of products and can serve various sectors such as hotels, homes, offices, restaurants, cafes, bars, and industrial endowment. Its products include furniture, home appliances, textiles, kitchen implements, personal and home care products, office products, among others. 

Portfolio

THE SECTOR IN COLOMBIA HAS A WIDE EXPORTABLE OFFER WITH EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES OF PRODUCTS SUCH AS SOFAS, SEATS, BED BASES, BEDS, MATTRESSES, TABLES, DESKS, COUNTERS, FANS, REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, WATER HEATERS, CLOTHES PULLERS, VACUUM CLEANERS, BLENDERS, MICROWAVES, BLANKETS, BEDLINEN, TABLE LINEN, TOILETRIES, CURTAINS, SHEERS, KNITTED BEDSPREADS, RUGS, CROCKERY, POTS, CUTLERY, KNIVES, GLASSES, WELLS, AMONG OTHERS.

Certifications:

UL, CE, ISO 9001

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Why buy in Colombia

  • The Colombian offer is recognized by the use of high-quality materials in the development of high-end products, innovation, and design.
  • The country's industry is up to date with sustainable trends and is environmentally friendly.
  • Colombia has a strategic connection point between North and South America, and between the East and West Coasts of the USA and Asia. Also, the country can serve as platform of Andean Commercial Exchange.
  • According to the World Competitiveness Ranking 2019, Colombia has an increasingly large, efficient, and qualified labor force, placing it at the Latin American level in the No. 1 position in labor market efficiency and management practices.
The Colombian offer is recognized by the use of high-quality materials in the development of high-end products, innovation, and design.
The country's industry is up to date with sustainable trends and is environmentally friendly.
Colombia has a strategic connection point between North and South America, and between the East and West Coasts of the USA and Asia. Also, the country can serve as platform of Andean Commercial Exchange.
According to the World Competitiveness Ranking 2019, Colombia has an increasingly large, efficient, and qualified labor force, placing it at the Latin American level in the No. 1 position in labor market efficiency and management practices.

Exported value in 2019

USD 436 million.

Destinations in 2019

71 countries with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Main export destinations in 2019

  • Ecuador
  • Peru
  • United States
  • Chile
  • Mexico

Exporting companies in 2019

437 companies with exports greater than or equal to USD 10,000.

Instruments and Devices

Instruments and Devices

The instruments and equipment sector includes products to supply the energy sector, which demands a diverse and large number of products to develop activities of exploration, generation, transmission, distribution, and other activities. The sector has the following sub-sectors: electrical appliances, photography and cinema, measurement, optical and telecommunications. 

Portfolio

THE SECTOR IN COLOMBIA HAS A VARIED BUSINESS NETWORK AND A WIDE EXPORTABLE OFFER WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPORTING PRODUCTS SUCH AS: TRANSFORMERS, LIGHT PROJECTORS USED FOR LIGHTING SPACES OR PUBLIC ROADS, SWITCHES, DISCONNECTORS AND SWITCHES, PANELS, CONSOLES, CABINETS AND OTHER SUPPORTS, ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FOR LIGHTING SPACES OR PUBLIC ROADS, WITH LED TECHNOLOGY, ELECTRICAL INSULATORS, CAPACITORS, CONNECTION OR JUNCTION DEVICES, CABLES, AMONG OTHERS.

TRANSMITTING APPARATUS WITH INCORPORATED RECEIVING APPARATUS, FOR RADIO BROADCASTING, TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS BY CARRIER CURRENT OR DIGITAL TELECOMMUNICATION, LIQUID DIELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS WITH A POWER GREATER THAN 10,000 KVA BUT NOT EXCEEDING 120,000 KVA, ELECTRICAL INSULATORS MADE OF CERAMIC, ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL PANELS, WIRES, LIGHTING POLES, BETWEEN OTHERS.

Certifications:

UL, RETIE, RETIQ, CE, RETSIT, RETILAP, IQNET, IEC

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Why buy in Colombia

  • Thanks to the free trade agreements that the country has, many of the articles for the electrical sector enter with a preferential tariff.
  • Because of its location, the country has easy and fast access to the US market.
  • According to the World Bank, between 2007 and 2018, high technology Colombian exports increased from 3.1% to 7.3% of the country's total manufacturing exports.
  • Important companies in the sector such as ABB and Siemens have invested in Colombia.
  • The industry in Colombia is going through a transformation process where traditional factories are becoming smarter, highly efficient, and more capable of achieving optimal performance.
  • Large number of producers distributed in the different productive links of the sector.
  • Recognition in the international market for the excellent level of quality of its products.
  • Foreign direct investment from multinationals, which have promoted the transfer of technologies and the generation of a solid and reliable exportable supply.
  • Existence of electric and sustainable energy clusters, as well as support from the national government in the sector.
Thanks to the free trade agreements that the country has, many of the articles for the electrical sector enter with a preferential tariff.
Because of its location, the country has easy and fast access to the US market.
According to the World Bank, between 2007 and 2018, high technology Colombian exports increased from 3.1% to 7.3% of the country's total manufacturing exports.
Important companies in the sector such as ABB and Siemens have invested in Colombia.
The industry in Colombia is going through a transformation process where traditional factories are becoming smarter, highly efficient, and more capable of achieving optimal performance.
Large number of producers distributed in the different productive links of the sector.
Recognition in the international market for the excellent level of quality of its products.
Foreign direct investment from multinationals, which have promoted the transfer of technologies and the generation of a solid and reliable exportable supply.
Existence of electric and sustainable energy clusters, as well as support from the national government in the sector.

Instruments and Devices

Las exportaciones colombianas de artículos para el sector eléctrico acumularon un total de USD1.020 millones entre 2015 y 2018, con un crecimiento de 5% en el último año.

Instruments and Devices

92 countries with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Instruments and Devices

Colombia is positioned as a platform for exports to the countries of the region, the main destinations are United States, Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico.

Instruments and Devices

The country has a large business network in the manufacture of articles for the energy sector with about 1,137 companies. Most of these companies are in Bogotá, Valle del Cauca, Antioquia, and Atlántico. 31 companies export more than USD 1 million.