economy

May 5, 2026

Colombia's Exports Grew 20.9% in March, Driven by Oil, Gold, and Coal

The country sold more abroad, although the progress is not generalized. Photo: PortCalls Asia - Unsplash

Colombia's Exports Grew 20.9% in March, Driven by Oil, Gold, and Coal

TL;DR

  • Colombian exports grew by 20.9% in March 2026 compared to the previous year.
  • The growth was largely driven by 'other sectors,' especially non-monetary gold exports, and the extractive industries, with coal sales increasing by 107.7%.
  • Despite overall value growth, the volume of some key products like crude oil decreased.
  • The agricultural sector, including coffee and cocoa, saw a decline of 6.8%.
  • Manufacturing exports grew by 6.9%, but showed a year-to-date decline, highlighting structural weakness.
  • The United States remained the main trading partner, but growth was significantly boosted by sales to India and Italy.
  • Exports to China fell by 49.3% due to reduced oil sales, indicating a shift in market dynamics.

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