Annual trade statistics
Colombia trade in 2025
Colombia imported US$70.5 billion of goods in 2025 and exported US$50.2 billion, according to Colombia customs (DIAN) data compiled by CargoFax. The trade deficit was US$20.3 billion.
Last updated:
ImportsExports
- Imports, 2025
- US$70.5 billion
- Exports, 2025
- US$50.2 billion
- Trade balance, 2025
- -US$20.3 billion
Colombia trade in 2025 at a glance
Annual totals are the sum of the 12 monthly totals in the CargoFax monthly report data. There is no comparison with 2024: the CargoFax monthly report series for this source starts in January 2025.
| Metric | 2025 | Monthly average |
|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, CIF) | 70,502,068,395 | 5,875,172,366 |
| Export value (US$, FOB) | 50,201,498,523 | 4,183,458,210 |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -20,300,569,872 | -1,691,714,156 |
| Import weight (tonnes) | 45,923,273 | 3,826,939 |
| Export weight (tonnes) | 93,208,145 | 7,767,345 |
| Import records | 3,894,425 | 324,535 |
| Export records | 1,359,564 | 113,297 |
Colombia's monthly imports peaked in October 2025 at US$6.58 billion; the lowest month was February 2025, at US$5.33 billion.
How did Colombia's trade move month by month in 2025?
| Month | Imports 2025 | Exports 2025 | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 5,378,870,756 | 3,776,721,354 | -1,602,149,401 |
| February 2025 | 5,326,084,762 | 3,780,274,940 | -1,545,809,822 |
| March 2025 | 5,543,051,201 | 4,397,821,514 | -1,145,229,687 |
| April 2025 | 5,794,824,632 | 4,119,409,722 | -1,675,414,910 |
| May 2025 | 6,135,259,903 | 4,357,403,615 | -1,777,856,288 |
| June 2025 | 5,336,837,305 | 3,957,678,907 | -1,379,158,398 |
| July 2025 | 6,483,990,731 | 4,427,484,826 | -2,056,505,904 |
| August 2025 | 5,850,374,544 | 3,871,544,270 | -1,978,830,274 |
| September 2025 | 6,128,787,117 | 4,650,333,902 | -1,478,453,215 |
| October 2025 | 6,583,333,991 | 4,299,149,876 | -2,284,184,115 |
| November 2025 | 5,889,924,319 | 4,018,492,662 | -1,871,431,657 |
| December 2025 | 6,050,729,135 | 4,545,182,937 | -1,505,546,198 |
What did Colombia import in 2025?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 7,489,187,063 | 10.6% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 7,010,859,461 | 9.9% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 6,837,067,125 | 9.7% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 5,796,486,986 | 8.2% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 4,300,134,948 | 6.1% |
| 39 | Plastics | 3,156,900,210 | 4.5% |
| 10 | Cereals | 2,512,141,809 | 3.6% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | 2,491,047,223 | 3.5% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 2,036,661,703 | 2.9% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 1,814,604,238 | 2.6% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 4,639,729,129 | 6.6% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 4,079,117,988 | 5.8% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 2,670,322,666 | 3.8% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 2,611,771,463 | 3.7% |
| 1005 | Maize | 1,819,944,671 | 2.6% |
| 8471 | Computers | 1,582,513,822 | 2.2% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 1,374,407,199 | 1.9% |
| 9801 | Special national tariff items | 1,065,753,437 | 1.5% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 959,891,128 | 1.4% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 920,874,874 | 1.3% |
Where did Colombia's imports come from in 2025?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 19,375,905,714 | 27.5% |
| United States | 16,175,503,669 | 22.9% |
| Mexico | 3,535,326,688 | 5.0% |
| Brazil | 3,515,636,014 | 5.0% |
| Germany | 2,320,905,590 | 3.3% |
| India | 1,746,604,794 | 2.5% |
| Japan | 1,682,539,839 | 2.4% |
| Colombian free zones | 1,624,102,668 | 2.3% |
| South Korea | 1,393,201,420 | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1,269,458,347 | 1.8% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Buenaventura | 21,917,794,968 | 31.1% |
| Cartagena | 19,840,142,273 | 28.1% |
| Bogotá | 14,768,677,020 | 20.9% |
| Santa Marta | 5,295,013,594 | 7.5% |
| Barranquilla | 4,633,886,114 | 6.6% |
| Cali | 1,226,297,037 | 1.7% |
| Medellín | 1,079,029,746 | 1.5% |
| Ipiales | 805,785,109 | 1.1% |
By transport mode
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | 48,465,733,365 | 68.7% |
| Land | 12,079,633,209 | 17.1% |
| Air | 9,949,983,654 | 14.1% |
| Other (pipelines, post) | 6,718,166 | 0.0% |
What did Colombia export in 2025?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 17,522,319,451 | 34.9% |
| 09 | Coffee, tea, and spices | 5,981,025,510 | 11.9% |
| 71 | Precious stones and metals | 4,854,759,786 | 9.7% |
| 06 | Live plants and flowers | 2,439,529,344 | 4.9% |
| 08 | Fruit and nuts | 2,193,307,347 | 4.4% |
| 39 | Plastics | 1,737,486,985 | 3.5% |
| 15 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils | 1,284,518,809 | 2.6% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 1,087,860,567 | 2.2% |
| 26 | Ores | 957,086,842 | 1.9% |
| 76 | Aluminium | 895,794,985 | 1.8% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 9,930,919,822 | 19.8% |
| 0901 | Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated | 5,964,753,544 | 11.9% |
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 4,615,648,164 | 9.2% |
| 2701 | Coal | 4,095,057,318 | 8.2% |
| 0603 | Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for... | 2,397,315,353 | 4.8% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 2,283,940,170 | 4.5% |
| 0803 | Bananas, including plantains | 1,532,715,552 | 3.1% |
| 1511 | Palm oil and its fractions | 811,453,454 | 1.6% |
| 2704 | Coke and semi-coke | 806,520,907 | 1.6% |
| 7610 | Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading... | 639,551,605 | 1.3% |
Where did Colombia's exports go in 2025?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 14,872,260,540 | 29.6% |
| Panama | 3,680,278,730 | 7.3% |
| India | 2,174,393,633 | 4.3% |
| Brazil | 1,895,399,887 | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | 1,881,677,358 | 3.7% |
| Ecuador | 1,846,681,184 | 3.7% |
| China | 1,645,086,315 | 3.3% |
| Canada | 1,640,206,387 | 3.3% |
| Mexico | 1,592,668,248 | 3.2% |
| Peru | 1,563,723,293 | 3.1% |
Customs offices of exit
| Customs office of exit | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cartagena | 21,917,045,059 | 43.7% |
| Buenaventura | 6,799,899,146 | 13.5% |
| Medellín | 5,203,427,683 | 10.4% |
| Santa Marta | 4,552,662,589 | 9.1% |
| Bogotá (El Dorado airport) | 4,116,404,342 | 8.2% |
| Barranquilla | 2,496,672,299 | 5.0% |
| Riohacha | 1,446,082,390 | 2.9% |
| Ipiales | 1,277,483,438 | 2.5% |
By transport mode
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | 37,953,870,078 | 75.6% |
| Air | 8,332,429,585 | 16.6% |
| Land | 3,019,718,523 | 6.0% |
| Other (pipelines, post) | 895,480,337 | 1.8% |
Colombia trade in 2025: key facts
- Colombia imported US$70.5 billion of goods in 2025.
- Colombia exported US$50.2 billion of goods in 2025.
- The trade deficit was US$20.3 billion.
- China was the largest source of Colombia's imports in 2025, with US$19.4 billion, 27.5% of the annual import value.
- HS chapter 84 (Machinery and computers) was the largest import category in 2025, at US$7.49 billion or 10.6% of the total.
- The top imported product heading was HS 2710 (Refined petroleum fuels), with US$4.64 billion in 2025.
- The United States was the largest destination for Colombia's exports in 2025, with US$14.9 billion, 29.6% of the total.
- The top export product heading was HS 2709 (Crude petroleum), with US$9.93 billion in 2025.
- Colombia's monthly imports peaked in October 2025 at US$6.58 billion; the lowest month was February 2025, at US$5.33 billion.
- Buenaventura handled the most import value of any port of entry in 2025: US$21.9 billion, 31.1% of the total.
Methodology
Colombia customs (DIAN) import declarations. Colombia customs (DIAN) export declarations. Annual figures are the sum of the 12 monthly totals for January to December 2025; rankings add up the monthly figures for each HS code, country, and port, so shares are shares of the annual total. There is no comparison with 2024: the CargoFax monthly report series for this source starts in January 2025. Categories follow the Harmonized System. Monthly figures may be revised as late records arrive; this page is regenerated from the monthly data. Records are DIAN customs declarations. Import values are declared CIF in US dollars; export values are declared FOB. The month is DIAN's publication period. Import origins are countries of origin; routes run from the country of shipment to the point of entry. Exports to Colombian free zones are declared as exports and are grouped as "Colombian free zones". Transport companies are as declared and are often the local agent of a shipping line or airline. Export declarations do not name the carrier.
Monthly reports and coverage
Monthly Colombia reports
FAQ
Colombia trade in 2025: frequently asked questions
How much did Colombia import in 2025?
Colombia imported US$70.5 billion of goods in 2025. The figure comes from Colombia customs (DIAN) data compiled by CargoFax.
How much did Colombia export in 2025?
Colombia exported US$50.2 billion of goods in 2025. The figure is the sum of the 12 monthly export totals in Colombia customs (DIAN) data compiled by CargoFax.
Did Colombia have a trade surplus or deficit in 2025?
A deficit. Colombia's goods trade balance, exports minus imports, was -US$20.3 billion in 2025, according to Colombia customs (DIAN) data compiled by CargoFax.
What were Colombia's top imports in 2025?
The largest import product headings in 2025 were HS 2710 Refined petroleum fuels (US$4.64 billion), HS 8703 Passenger cars (US$4.08 billion), and HS 3004 Packaged medicines (US$2.67 billion). HS chapter 84 (Machinery and computers) was the largest import category in 2025, at US$7.49 billion or 10.6% of the total.
Where did Colombia's imports come from in 2025?
The main origin countries for Colombia's imports in 2025 were China (US$19.4 billion, 27.5%), the United States (US$16.2 billion, 22.9%), and Mexico (US$3.54 billion, 5.0%).
What did Colombia export in 2025, and to where?
The largest export product headings were HS 2709 Crude petroleum (US$9.93 billion), HS 0901 Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated (US$5.96 billion), and HS 7108 Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (US$4.62 billion). The United States was the largest destination for Colombia's exports in 2025, with US$14.9 billion, 29.6% of the total.
In which month of 2025 did Colombia import the most?
Colombia's monthly imports peaked in October 2025 at US$6.58 billion; the lowest month was February 2025, at US$5.33 billion.
Where do the 2025 trade figures for Colombia come from?
They come from Colombia customs (DIAN) data compiled by CargoFax. Records are DIAN customs declarations. Annual figures are the sum of the 12 monthly totals for January to December 2025, and CargoFax publishes a free monthly report for each month from January 2026 onward.
Get started
Get the records behind the annual totals
Search every record behind Colombia trade by company, product, origin, and port in Atlas.