The group chose to export panela, a natural sugar cane product from Colombia. They believe the United States would be a successful market because Americans would benefit from its vitamins and natural sweetener properties. Exporting to the US could generate significant profits in dollars. Research found that panela exports have grown 14% since 2007 and major importing countries include Russia, the UK, and US. The group thinks exporting panela to the US, Spain, and Canada could help continue its export growth.