2017 Colombia Packaging Machinery Market Assessment, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines market dynamics in Colombia using 2016–2017 import/export data and primary interviews with industry buyers and local manufacturers. The analysis indicates a landscape shaped by imported high‑quality equipment versus locally adaptable suppliers, with focus areas including market access and trade frameworks (FTAs and distribution channels), customer service and aftermarket support alongside pre‑purchase testing and financing, technology adoption and automation readiness (from mechanization to digital tooling), and regulatory and sustainability drivers affecting packaging materials. Emerging patterns show sectors such as food, beverage and pharmaceuticals tending to prioritize reliability and service when sourcing. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, in October 2017. Based on 45 company interviews, DIAN/Procolombia import–export data, and secondary analysis (IMF, DANE, Euromonitor) from 2016–2017.
