FX.co ★ Colombia Exports Edge Down as Energy and Manufacturing Drop

In August 2025, Colombia experienced a slight decrease in exports, falling by 0.1% to $3.84 billion compared to the same month the previous year. This decline follows a 4.1% contraction in July and is mainly attributed to a sharp reduction in the export of fuels and extractive products, which dropped by 18.1%. Within this category, petroleum exports saw a significant decline of 25.8%, while coal exports plummeted by 36.3%. Manufacturing exports also faced a downturn, falling by 11.3% to $845 million, due to decreased sales of materials-based goods, which were down by 19.4%, and a 7.2% decline in chemical products. On a positive note, exports of agricultural, food, and beverages rose significantly by 49.3%, reaching $1.27 billion. This increase was largely driven by the impressive surges in unroasted coffee, which rose by 70.6%, and bananas, which increased by 98.6%. The United States continued to be Colombia's leading trade partner, absorbing 28.4% of its exports, with Panama and India following at 6% and 4.9%, respectively.