FX.co ★ Colombia Imports Rise for 8th Month

In February 2025, Colombia experienced a 10.5% year-on-year increase in imports, reaching a total of USD 5.326 billion. This growth follows an 8.5% rise in the previous month and marks an eighth consecutive month of expansion. The surge in imports was primarily fueled by a significant 51.7% increase in the purchase of fuels and extractive industry products, which comprised 12.9% of the total import bill. A substantial portion of imports consisted of manufactured goods, which represented 72% of the total, while agricultural, food, and beverage products made up 15.1%. Colombia's leading import partners were China, contributing 26.5% to the nation's total imports, with the United States and Mexico following at 24.3% and 4.7%, respectively.