Colombia’s industrial production declined 0.5% year-on-year in January 2026, easing slightly from a 0.6% drop in December but falling well short of expectations for a 0.2% increase. The contraction was largely driven by weak performance across most sectors, with 22 out of 39 industrial activities posting annual declines, an improvement from 24 sectors reporting decreases in the previous month. Significant declines were recorded in basic chemicals (-10.4%), electrical equipment (-9.6%), beverage manufacturing (-2.4%), cocoa, chocolate and confectionery (-16.2%), and sugar and unrefined sugar cane (-10.9%). In contrast, several sectors recorded strong growth, including motor vehicles (66.9%), petroleum refining and fuel blending (6.6%), transport equipment (26.6%), apparel (8.0%) and pharmaceutical products (6.3%). Meanwhile, retail sales declined 0.7% and industrial employment rose 0.1%. source: DANE, Colombia

Industrial Production in Colombia decreased 0.50 percent in January of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Colombia averaged 2.30 percent from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 64.20 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -35.70 percent in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Colombia Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Colombia Industrial Output - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Industrial Production in Colombia decreased 0.50 percent in January of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Colombia is expected to be 0.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Colombia Industrial Output is projected to trend around 2.30 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-13 03:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Dec -0.6% 0.7% 1.4% 0.9%
2026-03-16 03:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Jan -0.5% -0.6% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-04-16 03:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Feb -0.5%


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Colombia Industrial Output
In Colombia, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.50 -0.60 64.20 -35.70 1981 - 2026 percent Monthly
2014=100, NSA

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Colombia Industrial Output Drops 0.5%
Colombia’s industrial production declined 0.5% year-on-year in January 2026, easing slightly from a 0.6% drop in December but falling well short of expectations for a 0.2% increase. The contraction was largely driven by weak performance across most sectors, with 22 out of 39 industrial activities posting annual declines, an improvement from 24 sectors reporting decreases in the previous month. Significant declines were recorded in basic chemicals (-10.4%), electrical equipment (-9.6%), beverage manufacturing (-2.4%), cocoa, chocolate and confectionery (-16.2%), and sugar and unrefined sugar cane (-10.9%). In contrast, several sectors recorded strong growth, including motor vehicles (66.9%), petroleum refining and fuel blending (6.6%), transport equipment (26.6%), apparel (8.0%) and pharmaceutical products (6.3%). Meanwhile, retail sales declined 0.7% and industrial employment rose 0.1%.
2026-03-16
Colombia Industrial Output Contracts in December
Colombia's industrial production fell -0.6% year-on-year in December 2025, reversing the 0.7% expansion in November and marking a renewed contraction. The decline was primarily driven by negative results in the majority of manufacturing divisions, with 24 of the 39 activities registering annual decreases. Beverage manufacturing (-3.5%), basic chemicals (-12.4%), metal products (-12%), coke and refined petroleum products (-3.5%), and basic iron and steel industries (-9.2%) exerted the largest downward contributions to the national total. In contrast, 15 activities posted positive variations but were insufficient to offset broader weakness.
2026-02-13
Colombia Industrial Output Growth at 7-Month Low
Colombia's industrial production rose 0.7% year-on-year in November 2025, marking the weakest expansion since April, slowing from a 1.9% increase in October and below expectations for a 1.9% expansion. The slowdown was primarily driven by declines in beverage preparation (-3.3%), elaborate metal products (-12.8%), paper, cardboard and their products (-6.3%) and machinery and equipment (-13.3%). In contrast, growth was supported by pharmaceutical and chemical products (12.5%), other transports (32.9%) and basic iron and steel industries (-12.6%). Retail sales dropped by -0.4%, marking their first decline since April, and industrial employment rose to 0.9%.
2026-01-23