Investment Sectors
Colombia has a favorable investment climate thanks to its economic growth and its ability to face external crises, along with legal security, stable macroeconomic indicators, a highly qualified workforce, and access to global markets.
ProColombia has identified sectors with investment opportunities in the country which also have the Government’s support for their development.
Find detailed information about the most important sectors promoted in Colombia, statistics, testimonials, success stories and much more.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS & FOOD PRODUCTION
Due to its geographical location, Colombia has agricultural production year-round, with a wide and sustainable margin of growth. Colombia is an important food consumer and producer in the region as well as an emerging exports platform. The sector in Colombia has extensive experience in producing various types of products in response to global consumer trends.
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ENERGY
Colombia has great potential for energy generation given the abundance of renewable natural resources and conventional energy sources. To take advantage of the former and meet the country's growing energy demand, the Government has put in place a plan which includes incentives on private investment to maintain its benchmark status for clean energy production in the region.
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PRIVATE EQUITY AND VENTURE CAPITAL
Colombia’s stable macroeconomic and political environment in addition to its robust business network and competitiveness and innovation progress, offer great opportunities for private equity funds and venture capital.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Colombia sees transportation infrastructure as one of the main drivers for economic recovery. The country has launched the fifth generation of infrastructure concessions (5G) with an important focus on technical, environmental, and social sustainability, under one of the best global investment vehicles -public-private partnerships (PPPs).
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INFRASTRUCTURE
The tourism and hotel infrastructure sector in Colombia offers various investment options ranging from luxury hotels and ecolodges to entertainment and other mixed-use projects, which could be formalized through the acquisition of existing assets, partnerships with local companies or hotel chains, or by joint ventures between equity funds and other local businesses.
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REAL ESTATE
The growth of the middle class leading to increased disposable income, as well as the development and resilience of the construction sector are great drivers for the real estate sector’s growth in Colombia.
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MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
The Colombian manufacturing sector offers several advantages for investors to exploit the opportunities, such as the country’s access to raw materials at a competitive price and qualified human resources at a lower cost compared to the region. Furthermore, Colombia stands out as an export platform for manufactured goods in the region.
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HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND LIFE SCIENCES
The universal healthcare system in Colombia has shown significant regulatory progress in recent years. A growing demand for healthcare services requires the sector to remain competitive and up to date to provide top quality products and services. Additionally, a mature pharmaceutical industry in Colombia is at the forefront of world trends, such as with the use of cannabis for medical and pharmaceutical purposes.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
The information technology and creative industries sector in Colombia is characterized by having one of the largest and best qualified workforces in the region. Also, its connectivity and technology infrastructure make Colombia a great destination for this type of projects.
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