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Regional Competitive Advantages


  • Robust logistics infrastructure: Port of Buenaventura, free trade zones, dual carriage highways, and international airports.

  • Cost-efficient multimodal platform.

  • Highly skilled workforce, attractive for foreign investment.

  • Valle del Cauca accounts for more than 16% of national sales and 11% of exports in this sector. Moreover, 36% of the country’s total exports are shipped through the Port of Buenaventura.



The metalworking sector in Valle del Cauca is a cornerstone of Colombian industry, thanks to its ability to generate added value, integrate advanced technology, and align with strategic sectors such as automotive, construction, and manufacturing.


It encompasses subsectors including auto parts, transportation equipment, electrical equipment, household appliances, electric storage devices, cables, generators, machinery, and industrial equipment.



Strategic Relevance

Leading companies in motorcycle assembly, battery manufacturing, and tire production operate in the region, consolidating it as a hub of industrial innovation and competitiveness in Latin America.



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