AgroExpo 2009
Dates: July 16-26, 2009
Location: Corferias Fair Grounds, Bogota, Colombia
The Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) and the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) are organizing a U.S. Pavilion at AgroExpo 2009. AgroExpo is the premier agricultural and livestock event in the Andean region. The number of professional buyers visiting the fair during its first eight days rose 48 percent between 2005 and 2007, from 8,442 to an all time high 7,725. Of the total 239,507 visitors to AgroExpo 2007, over 26,000 were classified as major buyers. Total sales from AgroExpo 2007 were valued at $18,000,000. Even more are expected at AgroExpo 2009!
Why participate?
Colombia is the fifth largest market for U.S. exports in the Americas, after Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, and Chile, and is ranked 29th as a market for U.S. exports globally. In recent years, Colombia has become one of the most stable economies in the region.
On November 22, 2006, the United States and Colombia signed a bilateral trade agreement, the U.S. – CTPA, which is awaiting Congressional approval. Under the U.S. - CTPA, over 80 percent of U.S. exports of consumer and industrial products to Colombia will be duty-free immediately upon entry into force of the Agreement, with remaining tariffs phased out over ten years. Start exploring the Colombian market today!
Market Information
Colombia, home to nearly 45 million, is the third largest country in Latin America in terms of population and fourth in terms of size. Colombia’s track record of consistent growth during the last 30 years positions its economy among the strongest in South America. It is a major importer of a broad range of processed food products and beverages, has one of South America's most modern, dynamic supermarket sectors and has a diverse, thriving restaurant sector.
For market research on the agricultural and livestock industry and additional information on Colombia, please visit http://www.buyusa.gov/colombia/en/.
How to participate?
Exhibition space at the U.S. Pavilion is available for $3,200 per booth (29.5 square feet/9 m2) for the whole ten days. After the first five days, you may hire a booth assistant ($150 to $300 per day), who will be supervised by FCS/FAS staff.
For more information about the event and to reserve your space, please contact:
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Alicia Jacobs Marketing Assistant Foreign Agricultural Service U.S. Embassy – Bogota Phone: (57-1) 383-2805 Fax: (57-1) 315-2181 Alicia.Jacobs@fas.usda.gov |
Gabriel Ramjas |
Showcase your U.S. products and services at AgroExpo 2009! The U.S. Pavilion provides an excellent opportunity for you to promote sales of equipment, materials, technology, and livestock, as well as to establish or enhance business relationships with representatives, distributors, and specialized buyers. You will also be able to assess the southern hemisphere market and evaluate competition from other international suppliers while visiting Colombia--a basically agricultural country.