Exports grew 12.6% in January, exceeding US$4,252 million driven by gold and agriculture
Total exports in January 2026: US$4,252.7 million, +12.6% annually. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Colombian exports increased by 12.6% in January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, totaling US$4,252.7 million.
- The growth was mainly attributed to a 108.4% rise in 'Other sectors,' driven by non-monetary gold exports.
- Exports of agricultural, food, and beverage products grew by 23.0%, with significant contributions from coffee and bananas.
- Exports of fuels and mining products decreased by 7.2% in value, despite an increase in crude oil volume.
- Manufactured goods exports saw a decline of 4.4%.
- The United States was the main trading partner, accounting for 31.9% of total exports.
- Exports to the US and Canada contributed positively to the overall growth, while exports to China had a moderating effect.
- The article also details the timing differences between export declaration and actual shipment for various commodities.