Colombia dispara sus compras al exterior: importaciones crecieron 22,9% y China ya concentra el 30,3%

In July 2026, Colombia experienced a significant surge in its foreign purchases, with imports growing by 22.9% compared to the same month in the previous year and reaching a total of US$7,968.1 million.

This substantial increase in external purchases placed renewed pressure on the country's commercial balance. Additionally, China has emerged as a dominant trading partner for Colombia, currently concentrating 30.3% of the nation's total imports.