Colombia's National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported that imports in January 2026 reached US$5,902.9 million, up 9.7% from January 2025. This marks the highest January figure in the decade, surpassed only by US$6,050.5 million in 2022.
Colombia's January 2026 imports hit a decade-high for the month at US$5,902.9 million, per DANE data, rising 9.7% from January 2025. December 2025 had reached US$6,050.7 million, exceeding US$6,000 million. Manufactures dominated at US$4,584.9 million, up 14.1%, led by road vehicles (US$812.3 million), medicinal and pharmaceutical products (US$357.5 million), and telecommunications equipment (US$313.4 million). Agropecuarian products, foods, and beverages followed with US$879.5 million, driven by cereals (US$232.7 million), pet food (US$140 million), and legumes with fruits (US$74.5 million). China was the top supplier at US$1,829.5 million, followed by the United States (US$1,240.8 million) and Mexico (US$275.9 million). Four European nations—Bulgaria (424.8%), Croatia (388.9%), Hungary (182.7%), and Austria (114.1%)—posted over 100% growth, totaling US$38.1 million. Ecuador supplied US$84.8 million, up 20.5%, though tariffs rose from 30% to 50% in February. The trade balance showed a deficit of US$1,328.8 million, US$49.8 million wider than January 2025. Largest deficits were with China (US$1,660.4 million) and Mexico (US$179.8 million), while surpluses occurred with the United States (US$195.4 million) and Canada (US$188.4 million).
