Imports grew 9.7% in January and trade deficit widened to 1,328.8 million dollars

Imports totaled US$5,902.9 million CIF in January 2026, with an annual growth of 9.7%. Photo: iStock

Imports grew 9.7% in January and trade deficit widened to 1,328.8 million dollars

TL;DR

  • Colombian imports grew by 9.7% in January 2026, reaching US$5.9 billion.
  • The manufacturing sector was the main driver of this growth, with a 14.1% increase.
  • Fuel imports experienced a sharp decline of 25.3%.
  • China remained the primary supplier of goods to Colombia, accounting for 31.0% of total imports.
  • Imports from China and South Korea saw significant increases, while those from the United States decreased.
  • The trade deficit widened to US$1.3 billion in January 2026, an increase from the same period in 2025.

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