Core Insights - Colombia's export value reached $4.621 billion in September, marking an 11.1% year-on-year increase, the highest level in the past year [1] Export Performance - Agricultural, food, and beverage exports surged by 29.6%, significantly contributing to the overall growth [1] - Unroasted coffee and palm oil exports saw remarkable increases of 82.9% and 170.9%, respectively [1] - Manufacturing exports grew by 11.8%, driven primarily by sales of chemicals and transportation equipment [1] Sector Analysis - Despite an 11.9% decline in crude oil export volume, the mining and fuel products sector still experienced a 3.7% increase in export value, totaling $1.945 billion, due to a 410.9% surge in metal ores and scrap exports [1] Export Destinations - The United States remains Colombia's largest export destination, accounting for 26.2% of total exports, followed by Panama, Peru, India, Brazil, Canada, and Ecuador [1] - Exports to Peru and Panama contributed 9 percentage points to the overall growth, primarily driven by increased copper and precious metal exports [1] - Conversely, exports to the U.S. declined, particularly in crude oil sales, which fell by 37.5% [1] Trade with China - In September, Colombia's exports to China reached $140 million, representing 3% of total exports, with a year-on-year increase of approximately 50% [1]