Colombia Imports Jump Nearly 15% in October

Colombia’s imports rose 7.1% year-on-year to $6.05 billion in December 2025, amid an increase in manufactured goods purchases (+12.5%). Within manufacturing, imports of machinery and transport equipment climbed 17.0%, while chemicals and related products rose 0.5%. Purchases of agricultural, food and beverage products also increased 9.8%, supported by higher imports of beverages and tobacco (+81.4%) and food products and live animals (+5.4%). Over January–December 2025, total imports reached $70.50 billion, up 10.0% compared with the same period in 2024.

Colombia’s imports rose 0.3% year-on-year to $5.89 billion in November 2025, amid an increase in manufactured goods purchases (+2.9%). Within manufacturing, imports of machinery and transport equipment climbed 7.8%, while chemicals and related products rose 1.8%. Purchases of agricultural, food and beverage products also increased 4.1%, supported by higher imports of food products and live animals (+4.5%). Over January–November 2025, total imports reached $64.45 billion, up 10.3% compared with the same period in 2024.

Colombia’s imports rose 14.9% year-on-year to $6.58 billion in October 2025, amid a sharp increase in manufactured goods purchases (+20.2%). Within manufacturing, imports of machinery and transport equipment surged 24.7%, while chemicals and related products climbed 14.9%. Purchases of agricultural, food and beverage products also increased 13.1%, with higher imports of food products and live animals (+17.5%). Over January–October 2025, total imports reached $58.6 billion, up 11.4% compared with the same period in 2024.