required report public distribution date 10 4 2005 gain number co5020 colombia exporter guide annual approved by david j mergen agricultural attache u s embassy prepared alicia de jacobs marketing specialist highlights total colombian food and imports were 2 1 billion in 2004 the united states accounted for 33 9 percent of valued at 726 05 million making our largest export market central south america are negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement will provide major boost to economy products from us includes psd changes no matrix bogota co1 co section i overview demand processed foods other high value had steady increase last three years gdp grew 3 96 slightly down projected government
