Air cargo in Colombia grew 2.7% in 2025 with a fall in exports and a rise in imports
Air cargo in Colombia grew 2.7% in 2025, exceeding 1.09 million tons moved. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Total air cargo in Colombia reached 1.09 million tons in 2025, a 2.7% increase from 2024.
- International air cargo grew by 2.6%, but exports decreased by 1.9% while imports increased by 7.9%.
- El Dorado Airport in Bogotá handled 74.2% of the total national air cargo, with international operations being even more concentrated there.
- Domestic air traffic showed a more balanced distribution compared to international traffic.
- Avianca Cargo led in terms of airlines, followed by Línea Aérea Carguera de Colombia, Atlas Air, and Aero Sucre Cargo.
- Exports were heavily concentrated in fresh flowers, with the United States as the primary destination.
- Imports showed more diversification in origin countries and product composition, though a residual category comprised over 80% of the volume.