Colombia has managed to position itself as undisputed leader in the export of flowers to the United States. In the last year alone, the country exported more than 660 million dollars in flowers to the US market, according to data from the DANE and Assocolflores. This dynamic responds to a combination of strategic factors ranging from Geography to favorable commercial treaties. But what do artificial intelligence (AI) think about this situation? These are the 6 reasons for this successful commercial relationship.
Chatgpt said that the country sells so many flowers to the US. Because it has “The perfect combination of weather, price, scale and commercial access”. “It is no accident; it is the result of strategic public policies (such as NAFTA and anti -narcotics subsidies), a logistics infrastructure designed to export, and a robust female productive sector that multiplies its impact,” he said.
6 reasons why the US imports so many flowers from Colombia:
1. ideal climate and altitude
The savanna of Bogotá and the Rionegro region offer constant temperate temperatures, sunlight of approximately 12 hours a day and fertile soil, which allows to grow high quality flowers throughout the year and with productive efficiency.
2. Tariff advantages thanks to the FTAs and commercial agreements
The US -Colombia Free Trade Agreement (in force since 2012) eliminated tariffs on flowers, which saves around 65 million dollars annually in rates and makes products such as roses and chrysanthemums entering without fiscal loading to the US. UU ..
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3. Subsidies and anti -narcotics policies
For decades, USA has financed programs that encourage Colombian peasants to replace illicit crops with flowers. This promoted the industrialization of the sector and consolidated its leadership as an exporter.
4. Efficient logistics and strategic closeness
Colombia is a few hours by US plane, with airports such as El Dorado (Bogotá) and Miami that handle millions of stems per season. Before Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, 30-35 daily flights loaded with flowers are operated.
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5. Great production capacity and global scale
Colombia is the second largest world exporter of flowers and the main US supplier, which absorbs between 70 % and 80 % of its floral exports. They produce from roses to mini-carnations and lilies, in gigantic volumes.
6. Labor sector predominantly feminine and employment generator
Floriculture uses more than 130,000 people, 60 % women, many of them head of family. The sector became one of the main engines of labor inclusion in urban rural areas of Colombia.
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Labor impact and agreements that strengthen competitiveness
Coffee, fresh flowers and roses were the main Colombian agricultural products exported to the US market in 2025.
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The Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the United States, in force since 2012eliminated tariffs for floral exports, which represents more than 60 million dollars annually In savings for the US market. This tariff incentive has been key to strengthening demand for Colombian flowers.
In turn, the sector generates more than 130,000 formal jobs, of which about 60 % are occupied by women. Floriculture has become an economic engine for rural areas and has been promoted as a productive alternative in illegal crop substitution programs, with the support of international agencies.
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