Book Exports Grow 2.4% in 2025 and Start 2026 with a 12.4% Increase Driven by the United States
Book exports totaled US$45.6 million in 2025 Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Colombian book exports grew 2.4% in 2025, reaching US$45.6 million.
- Early 2026 showed a 12.4% increase in exports, with US$7.1 million in January-February.
- The United States is the main market, with US$12.9 million in purchases and a 14.6% increase.
- The Dominican Republic also showed positive performance with US$4.9 million in purchases and a 10.7% growth.
- Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico experienced declines in book exports.
- Export capacity is concentrated in Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Bolívar, Antioquia, and Valle del Cauca.
- The global physical book market is estimated between US$10 billion and US$15 billion annually.
- Colombia seeks to strengthen its position against global leaders like the UK, US, China, Germany, France, and Spain.