21.04.202615:55:13UTC+00Colombia Import Growth Slows in February

Colombia’s imports increased by 7.8% year-on-year to $5.74 billion in February 2026, slowing from a 9.7% rise in January. The expansion was mainly driven by a 3.2% increase in manufactured goods, underpinned by a 28.6% surge in machinery and transport equipment. By contrast, imports of fuels and extractive products fell 10.8%, reflecting a 25.3% drop in petroleum and related products. Purchases of agriculture, food, and beverages declined 2.4%, weighed down by lower imports of animal- and vegetable-based oils, fats, and waxes.

China remained Colombia’s largest supplier, accounting for 30.5% of total imports, followed by the United States with 22%. Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Japan, and India also ranked among the main sources. Over the first two months of the year, total imports rose 8.8% from the same period a year earlier, reaching $11.64 billion.