2025 Mar Colombia Sugar confectionery (HS1704) Export Snapshot: Volume Up

March Trend: Colombia Sugar confectionery Export

Sugar confectionery, classified under HS Code 1704 (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa), saw mixed trends in Colombia's March exports. While export volume rose 8.67% MoM to 9.18M kg, the unit price dipped 2.10% to $2.71/kg. This pushed total export value up 6.39% to $24.84M USD, marking a second consecutive month of growth. The data suggests stronger demand despite slight price pressure. No direct trade policy impacts were evident in the March figures.

Table: Colombia Sugar Confectionery Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS dominates Colombia’s sugar confectionery exports, accounting for 29.3% of value but only 27.8% of weight, signaling a premium market demanding higher-value finished products. The U.S. follows as a secondary hub with 15.8% value share (12.5% weight), reinforcing this trend. However, outliers like PERU (10.1% weight, 9.7% value) and SOUTH GEORGIA (7.5% weight, 8.6% value) show balanced trade, suggesting regional bulk distribution. The supply chain is value-driven, prioritizing premium destinations over raw-material hubs.

Table: Colombia Sugar Confectionery (HS Code 1704) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia HS Code 1704 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS Code 1704901000 dominates Colombia’s sugar confectionery exports, capturing 62.8% frequency and 71.5% value share, driven by bulk volume (84% weight ratio) at low unit prices. The remaining sub-codes (e.g., 1704909000) trail significantly, suggesting a market skewed toward high-volume, low-margin goods rather than premium products. Colombia HS Code 1704 Export dynamics highlight a reliance on mass-market demand, with minimal activity in higher-value segments like chewing gum (1.2% value share). This confirms a price-sensitive export market where scale trumps margin.

Table: Colombia (HS Code 1704) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Colombia Sugar Confectionery Buyers List

Table: Colombia Sugar Confectionery (HS Code 1704) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Sugar confectionery Export perform in March?

Colombia's sugar confectionery exports rose 6.4% month-on-month to $24.84M in March, with shipment volume up 8.7% to 9.18M kg. Unit prices dipped 2.1% to $2.71/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Sugar confectionery?

The U.S. Virgin Islands ($7.22M), United States ($3.89M), and Peru ($2.39M) were the top destinations in March.

Who are the major Sugar confectionery Buyers?

Colombina Candy Co ($1.81M), Olly PBC ($1.18M), and Zur Distribuidora de Alimentos SAC ($1.05M) led buyer activity.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 1704, with significant activity in sugar confectionery excluding chewing gum (HS 170490****), which accounted for $17.75M of exports.