Colombian agriculture, once again, is consolidating its position as one of the main drivers of economic growth. This was confirmed by the most recent report issued by the National Administrative Department of Statistics of Colombia (DANE): the agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 3.8% in the second quarter of 2025.

Thus, the sector experienced a significant acceleration, especially beginning in the second half of 2023, between 2023-2 and 2025-2, with five consecutive quarters of positive growth; an unprecedented development for Colombian agriculture.

The analysis also showed that national agriculture represented 6.3% of the national GDP, a figure that exceeds the historical average and remains in line with the levels recorded since the beginning of President Gustavo Petro's administration.

This growth in agricultural activity is supported by the dynamism of key subsectors:

- ⁠Agriculture, with a 4.3% growth, thanks to permanent crops such as coffee, cocoa, fruit trees, and palm.

- ⁠Fishing and aquaculture, the subsector with the greatest growth, saw a 6.1% increase, driven primarily by the expansion of tilapia and shrimp production for export.

- ⁠Livestock and related activities, with a 2.8% increase, due to increased demand for beef and pork.

⁠It is worth mentioning that, compared to the two previous administrations, during President Gustavo Petro's term, agriculture has maintained a sustained average share above 6.3%. The highest peak was 6.8%, followed by 6.5% in the second quarter of 2025. This is explained by factors such as the recovery of agricultural GDP and greater coordination of the sector with active development policies, rural credit, productive diversification, and increased agricultural exports.

It is worth noting that the dynamics of the external sector of tradable agricultural products has made a significant difference in the national economic performance. In the first half of 2025, unroasted coffee exports grew 82.7% year-on-year, reaching $2,713.8 million. Palm oil, meanwhile, registered a 64.1% increase, with foreign sales totaling $428.1 million. Exports of cut flowers and foliage also showed growth of 9.9%, consolidating an agro-export portfolio that now represents 31.3% of the country's total exports, even surpassing the manufacturing sector.

This strong export dynamic has also been a key factor in contributing to national GDP growth during the analysis period.

In this regard, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Martha Carvajalino, highlighted the importance of family, peasant, ethnic, and community agriculture in this sustained growth, as well as the sector's opportunities to increase exports and improve production with a view to food security. "Colombian agriculture is positioned as a key sector for food security, rural employment generation, and economic growth with territorial inclusion," she stated.

These results presented by DANE show that the growth of the agricultural sector is not only quantitative, but also more diversified and sustained over time, which strengthens its contribution to the national economy and food security.