The strengthening of economic and commercial relations is a priority for Colombiaâs development. As a result, the country has implemented seven free trade agreements (FTAs) with 15 countries. By 2014, it is expected that the country will have implemented FTAs with 49 countries, gaining preferential access to 1.5 billion consumers worldwide. Colombiaâs exports have more than tripled since 2000 and exceeded $56 billion in 2011.