In June 2023, Colombian exports amounted to US$3.986 billion, marking a 27.5% decline compared to June 2022, according to data from Dane and Dian. This decline was primarily due to a 38.9% drop in external sales from fuels and products of extractive industries. These exports accounted for 50.3% of the total value, followed by manufactures […]
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