Thin-Wall Injection Molding Machine Supplier for Colombia

Colombia ranks as Latin America's third-largest food packaging market after Brazil and Mexico, valued at approximately USD 3.8 billion in 2025. The country's plastics industry generates annual revenue of USD 5.5 billion with approximately 600 companies in the injection molding segment. Major packaging producers include Grupo Phoenix (now part of Pactiv Evergreen), Darnel Group (one of Latin America's largest foodservice packaging producers), Multidimensionales S.A., and Alpina's captive packaging operations. Colombia's dairy sector, valued at USD 3.2 billion with annual milk production of 7.3 billion liters, drives strong demand for yogurt cups and dairy containers. Per-capita yogurt consumption is approximately 6.5 liters annually and growing at 4-5%. Import dependency for injection molding machinery is high at 80-85%, with Chinese brands competing against European suppliers. Import duty for HS 8477 is 5% with Colombia's standard IVA at 19%. Key industry events include Colombiaplast Bogota (biennial) and Andina Pack Bogota. HWAMDA opportunity score for Colombia: 6/10 (Tier 2 market with solid growth potential).

HWAMDA offers turnkey packages sized for Colombian market requirements and investment capacity. Entry-level tableware line: HMD 270M8-SPV, 24-cavity cutlery mold, semi-automated take-out robot, chiller, and auxiliaries at USD 150,000-200,000 producing 21,600-24,700 pieces per hour. Standard yogurt cup line: HMD 400M8-SPV, 12-cavity mold with YUDO SVG+ hot runner, SWITEK 3-axis robot with stacking, process chiller (25kW), dehumidifying dryer, and conveyor at USD 220,000-300,000 producing 7,700 cups per hour. Premium food container line: HMD 480M8-SPV, 6-cavity container mold, full automation including lidding and nesting, chiller (40kW), and material handling at USD 280,000-370,000. For IML (In-Mold Labeling) applications gaining traction in Colombia's premium dairy market, HWAMDA integrates IML automation with the SPV5-400 or SPV5-450 at additional USD 45,000-70,000 for the IML robot system, enabling decorated dairy cups that command 30-50% price premiums over plain containers.

Colombia's regulatory framework for food packaging machinery and materials involves multiple agencies. INVIMA (Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos) regulates food-contact materials under Resolution 835 of 2017, requiring compliance with migration limits harmonized with FDA and EU standards. PP and PS food-grade resins must have INVIMA-approved food-contact declarations. RETIE (Reglamento Técnico de Instalaciones Eléctricas) certification applies to electrical equipment, though CE-marked machinery typically meets RETIE requirements with supporting documentation. NTC (Norma Técnica Colombiana) standards from ICONTEC may apply to specific packaging products. The SPV5's CE marking covers electrical safety, EMC, and machinery safety requirements that align with Colombian technical regulations. For environmental compliance, Colombia's Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) law requires packaging producers to participate in collective waste management systems. Resolution 1407 of 2018 mandates specific recycling targets: 30% by 2030 for plastic packaging. HWAMDA provides all necessary CE documentation, food-contact material compliance support, and technical specifications in Spanish for Colombian regulatory submissions.

HWAMDA ships to Colombian ports of Buenaventura (Pacific coast, 22-28 days from Shanghai) and Cartagena (Caribbean coast, 35-42 days from Shanghai via Panama Canal). Buenaventura is preferred for Pacific routing cost and transit time advantages. Colombian customs clearance requires import declaration (DEX), commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin (for preferential treatment assessment), and DIAN (tax authority) registration. Import duty at 5% for HS 8477 plus 19% IVA applies, with IVA recoverable for registered businesses. HWAMDA provides all documentation in Spanish. Installation requires 440V/3-phase/60Hz industrial power with dedicated transformer sized to machine specifications (minimum 80-120 kVA depending on model). Compressed air at 0.7 MPa and cooling water infrastructure complete the utility requirements. HWAMDA's Latin American service network includes Spanish-speaking engineers providing remote support within 8 hours and on-site service deployment within 72-96 hours for Colombian installations. Spare parts ship via air freight to Bogota El Dorado airport with 7-10 day delivery. Colombiaplast (biennial, Bogota Corferias) is the country's premier plastics exhibition.