required report public distribution date 12 2003 gain number co3018 colombia exporter guide annual approved by david j mergen u s embassy prepared luz hernandez external contractor highlights in 2002 total colombian food and agricultural imports were 1 8 billion the united states accounted for 28 5 percent of valued at 579 million making our largest export market central south america will start negotiations a bilateral free trade agreement second quarter 2004 is expected to provide major boost economy products from us includes psd changes no matrix bogota co1 co office affairs october table contents executive summary economic outlook overview structure sub sector profile processing hotel restaurant institutional retail competition best product prospects related reports post contact information i