In the middle of the smoke curtain created by the Colombian president Gustavo Petrowho accused Peru of having “copied” part of the territory of his country in the Amazon, it is important to know how the commercial relationship Between both economies.
It should be noted that Colombia is the fifteenth country of destination, worldwide, of Peruvian shipments, but occupies fourth place in the region.
The director of the Economics and Business Research Center (one hundred) of the Association of Exporters (ADEX), Edgar Vásquez, explained that in 2024, Peruvian exports to the Colombian market amounted to US $ 940 million. Meanwhile, imports added around US $ 1.5 billion, that is, the commercial balance between the two countries favors Colombia.
Peru sent 1,388 different products, mainly derived from minerals. Thus, among the highest sales to that economy are copper wires. Fuels, cotton point fabrics, palms oils, among others were also sold.
On the other hand, imports are related, among other things, with gold minerals, medications, soaps and sugar. Last year, 1,020 Peruvian exporters sent their products to the Colombian market, while 1,500 companies in that country sold their products to Peru.
“You have to have caution and continue to observe what happens. The private sector of both economies is clear that this situation should not affect commercial relations. This has to be managed by the diplomatic side,” said the Adex representative.
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Both countries are part of the Andean community (CAN), together with Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador. In 1969, the five signed the Cartagena Agreement with the purpose of improving, together, the standard of living of its inhabitants.
In addition, they are part of the Pacific Alliance (with Chile and Mexico), which aims to achieve the free movement of goods, services, capitals and people, as well as boost growth, development and competitiveness.
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