In 2022, Colombia set a new record for beef and byproduct imports in both volume and cost, importing 11,007 tonnes at a cost of over $51.34 million, surpassing the previous year's figures and marking the highest beef import volume and cost in a single year to date. The average cost per tonne also rose significantly over the years, with the majority of imports coming from the United States. The top importers include Atlantic FS S.A.S., Arcos Dorados Colombia S.A.S., and Distribuidora de Carne ET Los Monos S.A.S.