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TiO2 supplier for Colombia

Colombia's growing middle class and construction expansion drive steady TiO2 import growth.

Market size
~35,000 t/year
Lead time
28–35 days ocean transit
Main ports
Cartagena (Caribbean), Buenaventura (Pacific)

Market context

Colombia consumes approximately 35,000 t TiO2 annually. Cartagena handles most TiO2 imports given Caribbean coastal access to industrial Bogotá and Medellín markets via inland transport.

Buyer profile

Major Colombian buyers include Pintuco (Orbis), Sherwin-Williams Colombia, plus plastic compounders serving consumer packaging.

Logistics

Cartagena is the primary port; transit via Panama Canal. Buenaventura serves Pacific coast and southwestern Colombia.

Regulations & import

Import duty 5%. VAT 19%. Some technical regulations (RETIQ) for product labeling.

Payment terms

LC and TT both common.

Common questions — Colombia

Cartagena or Buenaventura?+
Cartagena for buyers in central/eastern Colombia (Bogotá, Medellín). Buenaventura for southwestern Colombia (Cali). Cartagena has faster customs typically.

Request quote for delivery to Colombia

We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.