Colombia’s industrial production declined 3.7% year-on-year in August 2026, extending a 2.4% fall in the previous month and coming in well below market expectations of a 2.1% contraction. Production declined in 29 of the 39 industrial activities, with the largest decreases recorded in printing (-18.9%), basic chemicals (-16.4%), manufacture of clothing (-15.4%), sugar and panela (-12.3%), and paper and paperboard (-11.3%). Meanwhile, output rose in the manufacture of other transport equipment (13.4%), fabricated metal products (10.7%) and beverages (9.0%). Real sales declined 3.5%, while employment also fell 1.3%. source: DANE, Colombia

Industrial Production in Colombia decreased 3.70 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Colombia averaged 2.28 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 October of 2026.

Industrial Production in Colombia decreased 3.70 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Colombia is expected to be 2.50 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 2.90 percent in 2027 and 2.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-16 03:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Jul -2.3% 4.1% -0.4% -1.0%
2026-10-16 03:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Aug -3.7% -2.3% -2.1% 0.5%
2026-11-13 03:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Sep -3.7% -1.0%


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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
-3.70 -2.30 64.20 -35.70 1981 - 2026 percent Monthly
2014=100, NSA

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Colombia Industrial Output Falls More Than Expected in August
Colombia’s industrial production declined 3.7% year-on-year in August 2026, extending a 2.4% fall in the previous month and coming in well below market expectations of a 2.1% contraction. Production declined in 29 of the 39 industrial activities, with the largest decreases recorded in printing (-18.9%), basic chemicals (-16.4%), manufacture of clothing (-15.4%), sugar and panela (-12.3%), and paper and paperboard (-11.3%). Meanwhile, output rose in the manufacture of other transport equipment (13.4%), fabricated metal products (10.7%) and beverages (9.0%). Real sales declined 3.5%, while employment also fell 1.3%.
2026-10-16
Colombia Industrial Acitivty Falls Most Since 2025
Colombia’s industrial production declined 2.3% year-on-year in July 2026, marking the sharpest decline since April 2025 and reversing a 4.1% gain in the previous month. The reading was well below market expectations of a 0.4% contraction, as production declined in 27 of 32 industries, including the manufacture of clothing (-14.1%), processing of meat (-8.1%), basic iron and steel (-12.6%), spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles (-17.9%), and cocoa, chocolate and confectionery (-19.2%). Meanwhile, output rose in the manufacture of soaps and detergents (8.8%) and beverages (2.3%). Real sales declined 1.8%, while employment also fell 1.4%.
2026-09-16
Colombia Industrial Production Rebounds in June
Colombia’s industrial production rose 4.1% year-on-year in June 2026, rebounding from a 0.4% decline in May and beating forecasts of 2.1%. Of the 39 industrial activities covered by the survey, 24 recorded positive changes. The largest increases were recorded in the manufacture of other transport equipment (22.0%), motor vehicle bodies and trailers (19.2%), luggage, handbags and similar leather goods (16.2%), motor vehicles and their engines (16.5%), and beverages (15.3%). Real sales rose 3.9%, while employment fell 1.1%.
2026-08-14