Fenalco survey reveals higher spending for Mother's Day in Colombia

A Fenalco survey indicates that 94% of Colombians will celebrate Mother's Day this year, up 9% from 2023. E-commerce platforms like Amazon and Mercado Libre are gaining ground among shoppers.

Fenalco released its annual survey results on May 6, showing strong purchase intent for the holiday. Specialized stores remain the top choice with 35% preference, though e-commerce now accounts for 27%.

The average gift budget reaches 300,000 Colombian pesos, a 25% increase from the previous year. President Jaime Alberto Cabal expects sales to grow nearly 20%, driven by higher household spending.

Popular gifts include meals out at 28% and clothing at 24%. Yet the study highlights that families value shared time most, with 70% prioritizing family gatherings.

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A realistic image of a Colombian market illustrating rising food and housing costs due to inflation.
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May inflation stood at 5.84% and pushed up cost of living in Colombia

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DANE reported that annual inflation in May reached 5.84%, driven by housing and food, placing the country with the third-highest cost of living in the region.

Delivery platform Rappi recorded a high volume of last-minute orders in Colombia for Mother's Day. Approximately 230,000 food orders and more than 25,000 flower bouquets were processed. The average spending ticket reached 120,000 pesos.

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Fenalco decided to advance Father's Day celebrations to June 14 to prevent the presidential runoff on June 21 from affecting sales.

A Banco de Bogotá analysis highlights South Korea, Japan and Indonesia as places where the Colombian peso offers greater purchasing power thanks to its 18% appreciation against the dollar.

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Dane reported that Colombia's annual inflation for March 2026 reached 5.56%, up from 5.29% in February. This is the highest rate since September 2024 at 5.81%. Year-to-date inflation for the first quarter stood at 3.07%.

The Mayor's Office of Cali and the Metropolitan Police will deploy a special operation this weekend to prevent fights and violence during Mother's Day celebrations.

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DANE published the 2025 Tourism Satellite Account data showing US$13.498 million in international tourism revenue and 995,709 jobs in the sector.

 

 

 

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