Colombia's trade balance deficit widened to $16.377 billion in 2025

Imports totaled US$70,502 million in 2025, with 10.0% growth. Photo: iStock

Colombia's trade balance deficit widened to $16.377 billion in 2025

TL;DR

  • Colombia's trade deficit widened to US$16,377.3 million in 2025, up from US$10,806.7 million in 2024.
  • Total imports for 2025 reached US$70,502.1 million, a 10% increase compared to 2024.
  • Manufactured goods imports grew by 11.7%, driven by machinery and transport equipment.
  • Agricultural, food, and beverage imports increased by 10.8%.
  • Imports of fuels and extractive industry products decreased by 2.5%.
  • In December 2025, the trade deficit was US$1,177.8 million, with imports growing by 7.1%.
  • China was the largest source of imports in 2025, accounting for 27.5% of the total.
  • Imports from China increased by 21.6% in 2025, with significant growth in vehicles and motorcycles.
  • Imports from the United States decreased by 1.8% in 2025.