FX.co ★ Colombia’s Industrial Output Rebounds in May

Industrial production in Colombia experienced a 3% increase year-on-year in May 2025, a notable rebound from the 3.3% decline witnessed in April. This marks the highest output growth since April 2024, surpassing market predictions, which had anticipated a 1.4% rise. This expansion was primarily fueled by significant growth in the production of other food products, which surged by 19.5%. Other contributors to this improvement were the production of various chemical products, which increased by 13.2%, and clothing, which saw a 12.7% rise. Additionally, the manufacturing of various types of transport equipment showed remarkable growth, with an impressive increase of 30.5%. On the contrary, sectors such as basic iron and steel industries experienced a sharp decline of 16.6%, along with fabricated metal products and the sectors involved in coking, petroleum refining, and fuel blending, each falling by 8.9%. Furthermore, the production of car bodies for motor vehicles and trailers plummeted significantly, down by 26.3%. Overall, out of 39 industrial activities assessed, 25 demonstrated positive changes in real production, while 14 subsectors reported declines.