Data Insights

In summary, Colombia's trade in January 2026 showed a mixed performance. While imports decreased slightly month on month, they increased significantly year on year. The total trade value for imports was 5.9B USD, down by 147.79M USD from the previous month, but up by 524.07M USD compared to the previous year. Exports totaled 4.3B USD, down by 334.24M USD month on month, but up by 489.18M USD year on year. The overall trade balance reflects a growing economy despite some month-to-month fluctuations.

In January 2026, Colombia's imports from China increased significantly by 87.63M USD (5.03%), while imports from the United States decreased by 77.24M USD (-5.86%). Notably, imports from Bolivia surged by 13.42M USD (34.19%). On the export side, Canada saw a remarkable increase of 107.81M USD (68.08%), while exports to Panama dropped by 77.34M USD (-21.24%). Overall, total imports decreased by 147.79M USD (-2.44%) and total exports fell by 334.24M USD (-7.22%).

Year on year, imports from China rose by 300.85M USD (19.68%), while imports from the United States fell by 95.08M USD (-7.12%). Imports from South Korea increased by 64.32M USD (58.58%). On the export side, exports to the United States increased by 197.92M USD (16.93%), while exports to China decreased by 112.67M USD (-64.07%). Overall, total imports increased by 524.07M USD (9.74%) and total exports increased by 489.18M USD (12.85%).