Camacero projeta crescimento de 2% a 3% para a indústria siderúrgica em 2026

11 de março de 2026

Reportado por IA

A Câmara Colombiana do Aço (Camacero) estima que a indústria siderúrgica na Colômbia crescerá entre 2% e 3% em 2026, superando vários países latino-americanos. A região deve registrar crescimento de até 4%. Essas projeções baseiam-se nos dados de importações de 2025, que indicaram um ligeiro aumento.

A Câmara Colombiana do Aço, conhecida como Camacero, projetou um crescimento moderado para a indústria siderúrgica na Colômbia. O grupo setorial prevê uma expansão entre 2% e 3% em 2026, enquanto a região poderia alcançar até 4%, superando países como Brasil, Chile e Equador. Os importadores líderes foram Acesco Colombia S.A.S. com 161.127 toneladas, La Campana Servicios de Acero com 9.982 toneladas, e Aceros Cortados com 6.958 toneladas. Alacero stated that 40% of steel consumed in the region is imported. Camacero warns of excess production and a lack of consumers, which could erode profitability if not addressed.

Manufacturing production rises 1.4% in February despite sales drop

16 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

Colombia's manufacturing production rose 1.4% in February 2026 compared to the previous year, but real sales fell 2.5%, according to Dane data. Andi president Bruce Mac Master said the figures show stagnation and that the sector has yet to take off. Employed personnel dropped 0.4%.

Chinese embassy denies unfair competition in steel imports

China's embassy in Colombia responded to the government's 25% tariffs on steel imports from countries without a free trade agreement, denying unfair competition against the local steel industry. It emphasized that Chinese products are of good quality and competitive prices, accounting for less than 0.3% of total imports in 2025. It warned that restrictions would raise costs in other sectors and harm employment.

Colombia's industrial production falls 0.5% in January 2026

16 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

DANE reported that manufacturing industrial production fell 0.5% in January 2026 compared to January 2025, with real sales down 0.7%. This marks two consecutive months of production contraction and three for sales.

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US-Colombia trade pact drove US$186.051 million in exports

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January 2026 imports totaled US$5,902.9 million

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Oil production fell 3% year-on-year in January to 746,400 barrels daily

Colombia's current account deficit rises to 2.4% of GDP in 2025

Colombia ended 2025 with a current account deficit of 2.4% of GDP, according to Credicorp Capital's analysis of Banco de la República data. This rise from 1.7% in 2024 stems mainly from a wider trade imbalance. While foreign direct investment covered the deficit, forecasts for 2026 point to increased vulnerability.

Colombia gdp growth driven by public spending in first quarter

17 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

Colombia's economy grew 2.2% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, according to Dane data. The main driver was state spending on consumption and public administration.

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