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 usda foreign service global agriculture information network template version 09 page 29 unclassified section i overview demand processed foods other high value had