Exports grow 11.4% in February, driven by gold and agriculture, while industry and coal fall
Exports grew 11.4% in February, reaching US$4,211.6 million Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Colombian exports grew 11.4% in February 2026, reaching US$4,211.6 million.
- The growth was mainly driven by non-monetary gold and agricultural products.
- Fuels and extractive industries exports fell by 6.4%, despite increased crude oil volumes.
- Manufacturing exports decreased by 6.8%, indicating a weakening industrial sector.
- The agricultural sector, food, and beverages saw a 11.3% increase, boosted by bananas and palm oil.
- Non-monetary gold exports were the primary driver for the 'other sectors' category, showing a 141% increase.
- For January-February 2026, total exports grew 12.1% to US$8,470.2 million.
- The United States remained the main destination for Colombian exports, followed by Panama, Italy, India, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico.
- Exports to China decreased significantly, primarily due to a drop in crude oil sales.