March 17, 2008

Missouri Exported $35 Million in Goods to Colombia in 2006. In 2006, Missouri's agricultural exports were estimated at $1.5 billion. Colombia is already the second largest market for U.S. farm products in Latin America, with significant potential for growth. Despite high tariffs and other barriers on most agricultural products, including key Missouri farm products such as soybeans, beef, and pork, U.S. exporters shipped more than $868 million in U.S. farm products to Colombia in 2006. The U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) offers incredible opportunities for Missouri’s exporters.

Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration