Flores colombianas alcanzan récord exportador y ya aportan 0,5% del PIB con ventas externas históricas
El 89% de las flores producidas en Colombia se vende en el mercado internacional, con EE. UU. como principal destino. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- Colombia is a top global flower supplier, with over 89% of its production exported internationally.
- Cultivated area surpassed 10,000 hectares in 2025, with exports reaching approximately $2.5 billion.
- The flower industry is the second-largest global flower exporter and a structural element of rural development.
- Flowers represent 5.8% of Colombia's total agricultural production value and 4.7% of total exports.
- The sector generates over 200,000 direct and indirect jobs, with 60% of direct jobs held by women.
- 96% of women employed in floriculture have formal contracts, significantly higher than the agricultural average.
- Cundinamarca and Antioquia are the main flower-producing regions, benefiting from favorable agro-climatic and logistical conditions.
- The United States is the primary market, with preferential tariff access to key markets like the US, EU, UK, and Japan.
- Roses and carnations dominate exports (60%), but there's dynamic growth in varieties like hydrangeas and chrysanthemums.
- Over 65% of cultivated land is certified by Florverde, indicating strong environmental and social standards.
- The sector has reduced energy consumption by 61% since the pandemic and utilizes rainwater for 52% of its water needs.
- Challenges include rising logistics costs, a lower exchange rate, and reliance on imported inputs.
- Projections for 2030 indicate continued export growth, with opportunities in high-value niches like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
- Colombian flowers enter key markets duty-free due to existing trade agreements.