Nearly 50% of Colombia’s non-mining foreign trade flows through Valle del Cauca.
Nearly 50% of Colombia’s non-mining foreign trade flows through Valle del Cauca.
From Valle del Cauca, 75% of the domestic market is served, reaching more than 65% of the country’s population.
Valle del Cauca has long been a privileged region for logistics operations, both for domestic distribution and international trade. It hosts Colombia’s main seaport for non-mining cargo, an international airport, and first-class road infrastructure that ensures cost-efficient connectivity with the rest of the country. In addition, the region offers five permanent free trade zones that provide tax and tariff benefits to export-oriented businesses.
More than 30% of Colombia’s imports enter through Buenaventura, enabling Valle del Cauca to serve the nation’s principal consumer markets in a highly cost-effective manner.
Moreover, the demand for cold chain logistics services has increased due to the rise in exports of products such as Hass avocados and Tahiti limes, as well as the steady import of other fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products—over 60% of which entered through Buenaventura. In addition, approximately 30% of meat, fish, and processed meat imports are distributed across the country from this region.
This logistics ecosystem positions Valle del Cauca as a key hub for attracting investment in foreign trade, transportation, and value-added services. The combination of port, road, and air infrastructure, together with the growing demand for specialized solutions such as cold chain logistics, creates opportunities for the establishment of distribution, storage, and processing centers that further strengthen Colombia’s competitiveness in international markets.
