Industrial production in Colombia rose 3.9% year-on-year in March 2026, up from 1.4% in February and well above market expectations of a 1.8% gain. Marking the highest level in 6 months, the expansion was driven by gains in beverage manufacturing (16.7%), pharmaceutical products, medicinal chemicals manufacturing (17.1%), petroleum refining, and fuel blending (6.9%), food processing (10.5%) and transport equipment (32.9%). In contrast, production declined for manufacture of paper, cardboard, and their products (-7.3%), manufacture of basic chemicals and their products (-9.1%) and spinning, weaving, and finishing of textiles (-15%). Meanwhile, retail sales increased 3.8% while industrial employment declined 0.6%. source: DANE, Colombia

Industrial Production in Colombia increased 3.90 percent in March 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 May of 2026.

Industrial Production in Colombia increased 3.90 percent in March 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
2026-04-16 03:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Feb 1.4% -0.5% 0.6% 1.1%
2026-05-15 03:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Mar 3.9% 1.4% 1.8% 1.5%
2026-06-16 03:00 PM
Industrial Production YoY
Apr 3.9%


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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
3.90 1.40 64.20 -35.70 1981 - 2026 percent Monthly
2014=100, NSA

News Stream
Colombia Industrial Output Rises in March
Industrial production in Colombia rose 3.9% year-on-year in March 2026, up from 1.4% in February and well above market expectations of a 1.8% gain. Marking the highest level in 6 months, the expansion was driven by gains in beverage manufacturing (16.7%), pharmaceutical products, medicinal chemicals manufacturing (17.1%), petroleum refining, and fuel blending (6.9%), food processing (10.5%) and transport equipment (32.9%). In contrast, production declined for manufacture of paper, cardboard, and their products (-7.3%), manufacture of basic chemicals and their products (-9.1%) and spinning, weaving, and finishing of textiles (-15%). Meanwhile, retail sales increased 3.8% while industrial employment declined 0.6%.
2026-05-15
Colombia Industrial Output Rebounds 1.4%
Colombia’s industrial production grew 1.4% year-on-year in February 2026, a sharp reversal from the 0.5% decline in January and beating market expectations of 0.6%. The expansion was driven by a stronger performance across sectors, with 20 out of 39 industrial activities posting growth. Significant increases were recorded in motor vehicles (26.0%), petroleum refining (11.9%), beverage manufacturing (7.7%), pharmaceutical products (9.2%), and transport equipment (22.0%). In contrast, several sectors faced challenges, including iron and steel (-20.5%), basic chemicals (-11.6%), coffee threshing (-38.5%), and cacao and chocolate (-21.9%). Meanwhile, retail sales declined 2.5% and industrial employment fell 0.4%, reflecting that while production has regained momentum, consumer demand and labor market recovery still face significant headwinds in the current economic environment.
2026-04-16
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