Colombia sells more books abroad: exports to the United States surged 14.6%
Exports of books by Colombian authors abroad are going 'great guns'. Last year, foreign sales reached 45 thousand...
TL;DR
- Colombian book exports increased by 2.4% in 2025, totaling US$45.6 million.
- The United States was the largest market, with purchases of US$12.9 million, a 14.6% increase.
- Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Peru, and Mexico followed as key export destinations, with mixed performance.
- The first two months of 2026 show a 12.4% growth in book exports.
- Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Bolívar, Antioquia, and Valle del Cauca were the leading departments in export participation.
- Colombia's performance indicates growing potential in the international book market, though it is not yet among global leaders.