The article presents an analysis to determine the competitiveness of Colombian palm oil in international markets through participation and behavior variables in the markets to which such products are exported. A matrix is designed to analyze the behavior in export markets between 2008 - 2012 and relative trade balance indicators and comparative advantages are applied. It is evident that regarding palm oil, Colombia has advantages in relatively high target markets and a positive trade balance in almost all markets, but these exports are not constant, but with variations and stakes are very low.