Colombian Exports Jump in March

2026-05-05 15:29 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

Colombia’s exports rose 20.9% year-on-year to $5.32 billion in March 2026, accelerating from an 11.4% increase in February.

The growth was mainly driven by a 149.2% surge in “other sectors,” largely reflecting higher shipments of non-monetary gold.

Exports of fuels and extractive industries increased 24.8%, supported by a 107.7% jump in coal, coke, and briquettes.

Manufacturing exports rose 6.9%, led by stronger sales of machinery, transport equipment, and chemicals.

In contrast, exports of agricultural products, food, and beverages fell 6.8%, while crude oil shipments declined 17.7%.



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Colombian Exports Jump in March
Colombia’s exports rose 20.9% year-on-year to $5.32 billion in March 2026, accelerating from an 11.4% increase in February. The growth was mainly driven by a 149.2% surge in “other sectors,” largely reflecting higher shipments of non-monetary gold. Exports of fuels and extractive industries increased 24.8%, supported by a 107.7% jump in coal, coke, and briquettes. Manufacturing exports rose 6.9%, led by stronger sales of machinery, transport equipment, and chemicals. In contrast, exports of agricultural products, food, and beverages fell 6.8%, while crude oil shipments declined 17.7%.
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