Monthly trade report
Colombia trade: August 2026
Imports into Colombia totaled US$7.70 billion in August 2026, down 3.3% from July 2026 and up 31.7% from August 2025, according to Colombia customs (DIAN) data compiled by CargoFax.
ImportsExports
- Imports, August 2026
- US$7.70 billion
- Exports, August 2026
- US$4.46 billion
- Trade balance, August 2026
- -US$3.25 billion
Fuel imports reached their highest level since January 2025 while crude exports fell for a fifth month
Refined fuels (HS 2710) were Colombia's largest import in August 2026, at US$775 million (CIF), up 20.4% from July and their highest monthly value since January 2025. They moved ahead of passenger cars (HS 8703), which fell 8.8% to US$618 million. Total imports eased 3.3% to US$7.70 billion but stood 31.7% above August 2025. Natural gas and LPG (HS 2711) totaled US$218 million, and purchases from Trinidad and Tobago came to US$202 million, the highest since January 2025. China remained the main supplier with US$2.18 billion (28.3%), while imports from the United States reached US$1.74 billion, up 48.8% from a year earlier.
Exports fell 5.0% to US$4.46 billion (FOB), still 15.1% above August 2025. Crude petroleum (HS 2709) declined for a fifth consecutive month, to US$857 million, while gold (HS 7108) rose 18.9% to US$708 million, more than double its August 2025 level. Shipments to Panama rose 39.1% to US$471 million. The trade deficit was US$3.25 billion. From January to August, imports totaled US$53.7 billion, up 17.2%, and exports US$37.0 billion, up 13.1%.
What the data shows: Imports stayed close to July's level, with fuel as the largest heading, while exports softened and crude declined again. The data does not show why; September will show whether fuel purchases stay this high.
Month at a glance
| Metric | August 2026 | July 2026 | Change | August 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$, CIF) | 7,702,463,504 | 7,968,133,879 | -3.3% | 5,850,374,544 | +31.7% |
| Export value (US$, FOB) | 4,456,218,113 | 4,690,713,553 | -5.0% | 3,871,544,270 | +15.1% |
| Trade balance (exports minus imports, US$) | -3,246,245,390 | -3,277,420,326 | -1,978,830,274 | ||
| Import weight (tonnes) | 4,428,517 | 4,546,207 | -2.6% | 3,582,439 | +23.6% |
| Export weight (tonnes) | 7,460,873 | 7,884,672 | -5.4% | 5,480,081 | +36.1% |
| Import records | 335,100 | 359,819 | -6.9% | 328,056 | +2.1% |
| Export records | 97,994 | 107,954 | -9.2% | 108,131 | -9.4% |
| Importers | 12,956 | 13,645 | -5.0% | 12,684 | +2.1% |
| Exporters | 3,701 | 3,896 | -5.0% | 3,919 | -5.6% |
How does the month compare with the last three months, the quarter, and the year?
| Period | Total | Prior period | vs prior period | Same period last year | vs same period last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports Last 3 months Jun – Aug '26 | 22,446,360,110 | 19,655,632,289 Mar – May '26 | +14.2% | 17,671,202,580 | +27.0% |
| Imports Quarter to date Jul – Aug '26 | 15,670,597,383 | 13,494,584,577 Apr – May '26 | +16.1% | 12,334,365,275 | +27.0% |
| Imports Year to date Jan – Aug '26 | 53,746,367,114 | 45,849,293,834 Jan – Aug '25 | +17.2% | 45,849,293,834 | +17.2% |
| Exports Last 3 months Jun – Aug '26 | 13,380,453,343 | 15,109,293,942 Mar – May '26 | -11.4% | 12,256,708,003 | +9.2% |
| Exports Quarter to date Jul – Aug '26 | 9,146,931,666 | 9,793,423,814 Apr – May '26 | -6.6% | 8,299,029,096 | +10.2% |
| Exports Year to date Jan – Aug '26 | 36,959,992,188 | 32,688,339,147 Jan – Aug '25 | +13.1% | 32,688,339,147 | +13.1% |
Imports: What did Colombia import in August 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 1,043,643,721 | 13.5% | +13.1% | +253.6% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 927,725,470 | 12.0% | -7.7% | +39.5% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 730,100,169 | 9.5% | -8.6% | +17.8% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 672,552,998 | 8.7% | +4.4% | +20.6% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 475,888,508 | 6.2% | +3.3% | +29.2% |
| 39 | Plastics | 320,131,201 | 4.2% | -6.5% | +33.4% |
| 10 | Cereals | 268,265,511 | 3.5% | +6.2% | +33.9% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 207,788,191 | 2.7% | -3.5% | +16.6% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | 199,859,131 | 2.6% | -20.5% | +1.0% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | 184,525,620 | 2.4% | -17.5% | +12.9% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 775,468,075 | 10.1% | +20.4% | +245.0% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 617,604,281 | 8.0% | -8.8% | +62.0% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 336,954,766 | 4.4% | +16.8% | +47.5% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 255,363,539 | 3.3% | +4.4% | +23.4% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 218,361,041 | 2.8% | -3.2% | +224.8% |
| 1005 | Maize | 189,049,707 | 2.5% | +12.4% | +49.4% |
| 8471 | Computers | 140,903,274 | 1.8% | -15.9% | -0.5% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 117,933,509 | 1.5% | -21.0% | +2.5% |
| 9801 | Special national tariff items | 114,786,581 | 1.5% | -4.8% | +26.5% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 100,403,031 | 1.3% | -2.9% | -16.9% |
Imports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) added US$131 million compared with July 2026, more than any other product heading.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 644,298,692 | 775,468,075 | +131,169,383 | +20.4% |
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 93,950 | 81,521,077 | +81,427,127 | >+999% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 288,407,881 | 336,954,766 | +48,546,885 | +16.8% |
| 1005 | Maize | 168,237,294 | 189,049,707 | +20,812,413 | +12.4% |
| 1507 | Soybean oil | 48,529,605 | 63,444,547 | +14,914,943 | +30.7% |
Biggest decreases
Passenger cars (HS 8703) had the largest decline, US$59.8 million less than in July 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 677,368,743 | 617,604,281 | -59,764,463 | -8.8% |
| 1001 | Wheat | 68,636,357 | 32,434,685 | -36,201,673 | -52.7% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 149,194,675 | 117,933,509 | -31,261,166 | -21.0% |
| 8471 | Computers | 167,521,371 | 140,903,274 | -26,618,097 | -15.9% |
| 3105 | Mixed fertilizers | 54,949,717 | 31,753,643 | -23,196,074 | -42.2% |
Where did Colombia's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,178,617,720 | 28.3% | -9.9% | +26.6% |
| United States | 1,736,822,498 | 22.5% | -2.8% | +48.8% |
| Brazil | 401,828,208 | 5.2% | +5.9% | +15.2% |
| Mexico | 312,467,676 | 4.1% | -20.8% | +15.0% |
| Germany | 248,400,364 | 3.2% | +8.7% | +23.3% |
| Colombian free zones | 220,428,286 | 2.9% | +12.5% | +67.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 202,202,426 | 2.6% | +107.5% | +547.0% |
| Italy | 168,678,769 | 2.2% | +29.2% | +68.6% |
| India | 163,123,284 | 2.1% | -12.9% | +34.7% |
| France | 158,935,503 | 2.1% | +78.4% | +11.6% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartagena | 2,338,441,394 | 30.4% | +3.6% | +46.0% |
| Buenaventura | 2,144,486,883 | 27.8% | -20.0% | +12.8% |
| Bogotá | 1,490,243,510 | 19.3% | +4.1% | +20.2% |
| Santa Marta | 792,486,203 | 10.3% | +30.6% | +157.5% |
| Barranquilla | 550,195,728 | 7.1% | +0.0% | +41.4% |
Imports: How did imports arrive: by sea, air, or land?
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | 5,409,195,963 | 70.2% | -5.6% | +36.4% |
| Land | 1,314,417,980 | 17.1% | +3.7% | +31.7% |
| Air | 978,749,659 | 12.7% | +0.8% | +10.5% |
| Other (pipelines, post) | 99,902 | 0.0% | +0.6% | +13.5% |
Sea: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refined petroleum fuels 11.6% | China 29.6% | NAVEMAR SAS 15.5% |
| 2 | Passenger cars 9.6% | United States 27.2% | FRONTIER AGENCIA MARITIMA DEL CARIBE SAS 14.3% |
| 3 | Natural gas and LPG 4.0% | Brazil 5.7% | MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY COLOMBIA SA 7.4% |
Land: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refined petroleum fuels 11.4% | China 32.9% | AGUNSA COLOMBIA SAS 3.3% |
| 2 | Phones and network equipment 8.2% | Colombian free zones 16.8% | NAVEMAR SAS 2.9% |
| 3 | Passenger cars 7.5% | United States 7.3% | COMPANIA NACIONAL DE CARGA CONALCA SAS 2.9% |
Air: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Origin | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Packaged medicines 17.9% | United States 17.1% | Carrier-importer (name shown in Atlas) 13.2% |
| 2 | Phones and network equipment 12.6% | China 14.8% | Carrier-importer (name shown in Atlas) 13.0% |
| 3 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products 9.0% | France 9.5% | KLM CIA REAL HOLANDESA DE AVIACION 10.3% |
Imports: Which shipping lines and carriers moved the most imports?
| # | Carrier | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAVEMAR SAS | 877,032,055 | 11.4% | -12.4% | +11.8% |
| 2 | FRONTIER AGENCIA MARITIMA DEL CARIBE SAS | 807,564,409 | 10.5% | -5.7% | +69.5% |
| 3 | MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY COLOMBIA SA | 414,638,250 | 5.4% | -7.1% | +72.9% |
| 4 | MAERSK COLOMBIA SA | 328,821,763 | 4.3% | -44.7% | -34.6% |
| 5 | MAERSK COLOMBIA SAS | 321,433,364 | 4.2% | +60.7% | >+999% |
| 6 | CIA TRANSPORTADORA SA | 311,000,065 | 4.0% | +31.7% | +38.2% |
| 7 | ISACOL SA | 258,894,085 | 3.4% | +23.6% | +98.4% |
| 8 | NAVES SAS | 218,419,008 | 2.8% | -18.9% | >+999% |
| 9 | AGUNSA COLOMBIA SAS | 215,016,930 | 2.8% | -3.2% | +9.9% |
| 10 | CARIBBEAN WORD WIDE SHIPPING SERVICES AGENCY SA CARIBBS | 200,633,383 | 2.6% | +28.3% | +573.5% |
Carrier names appear on records covering 96.9% of the month's total. Names are shown as recorded and may include local agents of the carrier.
Imports: Which import routes carried the most?
| # | Route | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China → Buenaventura | 1,297,905,430 | 16.9% | -17.4% | +26.4% |
| 2 | United States → Santa Marta | 622,653,558 | 8.1% | +41.1% | +166.9% |
| 3 | United States → Cartagena | 499,608,980 | 6.5% | -19.8% | +29.5% |
| 4 | United States → Bogotá | 300,612,682 | 3.9% | +6.3% | +7.7% |
| 5 | United States → Barranquilla | 284,463,158 | 3.7% | +4.8% | +96.2% |
| 6 | China → Bogotá | 278,843,978 | 3.6% | -8.3% | +21.6% |
| 7 | Brazil → Cartagena | 276,479,921 | 3.6% | +5.4% | +7.3% |
| 8 | Colombian free zones → Cartagena | 237,418,114 | 3.1% | +11.4% | +86.9% |
| 9 | Trinidad and Tobago → Cartagena | 202,096,836 | 2.6% | +89.5% | +330.4% |
| 10 | Belgium → Cartagena | 144,167,270 | 1.9% | +25.2% | +65.3% |
Imports: Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Jun 2026 to Aug 2026 compared with Jun 2025 to Aug 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined petroleum fuels | 914,385,678 | 1,873,235,638 | +958,849,960 | +104.9% |
| Passenger cars | 1,104,924,132 | 1,824,271,282 | +719,347,149 | +65.1% |
| Natural gas and LPG | 242,896,311 | 578,779,093 | +335,882,782 | +138.3% |
| Packaged medicines | 701,058,103 | 914,262,222 | +213,204,119 | +30.4% |
| Crude petroleum | 3,319 | 159,668,679 | +159,665,360 | >+999% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 145,606,980 | 82,019,157 | -63,587,823 | -43.7% |
| Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides | 193,513,500 | 143,410,562 | -50,102,938 | -25.9% |
| Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors,... | 113,508,531 | 103,758,775 | -9,749,757 | -8.6% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,942,852,103 | 6,483,526,864 | +1,540,674,760 | +31.2% |
| United States | 3,823,133,116 | 5,130,460,591 | +1,307,327,475 | +34.2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 126,406,051 | 407,072,753 | +280,666,702 | +222.0% |
| Mexico | 863,509,430 | 1,037,239,984 | +173,730,555 | +20.1% |
| Brazil | 1,003,325,406 | 1,148,561,899 | +145,236,494 | +14.5% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 347,414,021 | 329,753,863 | -17,660,157 | -5.1% |
| Ecuador | 221,693,992 | 218,750,118 | -2,943,873 | -1.3% |
What did Colombia export in August 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 1,558,810,427 | 35.0% | -9.6% | +28.4% |
| 71 | Precious stones and metals | 724,794,720 | 16.3% | +18.0% | +123.4% |
| 09 | Coffee, tea, and spices | 410,239,191 | 9.2% | -16.8% | -23.4% |
| 39 | Plastics | 166,920,102 | 3.7% | +3.2% | +24.3% |
| 06 | Live plants and flowers | 165,173,331 | 3.7% | -11.2% | +8.0% |
| 26 | Ores | 145,387,043 | 3.3% | +122.9% | -16.3% |
| 08 | Fruit and nuts | 120,417,449 | 2.7% | -11.6% | -25.8% |
| 15 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils | 114,232,918 | 2.6% | -7.9% | +12.6% |
| 76 | Aluminium | 85,524,724 | 1.9% | -10.6% | +34.5% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 84,037,138 | 1.9% | -23.8% | -2.3% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 856,730,415 | 19.2% | -9.8% | +18.9% |
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 707,552,145 | 15.9% | +18.9% | +126.9% |
| 0901 | Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated | 409,257,020 | 9.2% | -16.8% | -23.5% |
| 2701 | Coal | 397,948,289 | 8.9% | -0.2% | +143.9% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 219,884,651 | 4.9% | -20.1% | -9.5% |
| 0603 | Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for... | 161,499,129 | 3.6% | -11.3% | +7.7% |
| 0803 | Bananas, including plantains | 88,657,424 | 2.0% | -4.4% | -27.5% |
| 1511 | Palm oil and its fractions | 86,712,310 | 1.9% | +2.6% | +24.0% |
| 2603 | Copper ores and concentrates | 80,764,187 | 1.8% | +445.1% | +24.5% |
| 2616 | Precious metal ores and concentrates | 63,951,913 | 1.4% | +28.1% | -41.1% |
Exports: what went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest export increase came from gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108): US$112 million more than in July 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 595,102,402 | 707,552,145 | +112,449,743 | +18.9% |
| 2603 | Copper ores and concentrates | 14,816,882 | 80,764,187 | +65,947,305 | +445.1% |
| 2616 | Precious metal ores and concentrates | 49,935,833 | 63,951,913 | +14,016,080 | +28.1% |
| 3904 | Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated... | 29,381,591 | 42,108,679 | +12,727,088 | +43.3% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 17,286,417 | 24,202,887 | +6,916,470 | +40.0% |
Biggest decreases
Exports of crude petroleum (HS 2709) had the largest decline, US$93.1 million less than in July 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2709 | Crude petroleum | 949,873,780 | 856,730,415 | -93,143,365 | -9.8% |
| 0901 | Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated | 491,644,573 | 409,257,020 | -82,387,553 | -16.8% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 275,148,816 | 219,884,651 | -55,264,165 | -20.1% |
| 0603 | Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for... | 182,053,197 | 161,499,129 | -20,554,068 | -11.3% |
| 2704 | Coke and semi-coke | 65,594,701 | 49,729,650 | -15,865,051 | -24.2% |
Where did Colombia's exports go?
| Destination | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,212,178,200 | 27.2% | -9.3% | +8.2% |
| Panama | 470,693,873 | 10.6% | +39.1% | +103.3% |
| Italy | 291,672,695 | 6.5% | +36.3% | +435.6% |
| Peru | 177,192,075 | 4.0% | +37.3% | +25.2% |
| Brazil | 168,155,246 | 3.8% | -4.5% | +49.7% |
| Netherlands | 166,050,280 | 3.7% | -34.5% | +18.2% |
| Mexico | 163,314,058 | 3.7% | +19.6% | +53.6% |
| Canada | 136,271,693 | 3.1% | -32.8% | +0.8% |
| Venezuela | 119,758,402 | 2.7% | -0.9% | +49.2% |
| Ecuador | 119,520,155 | 2.7% | -5.9% | -13.1% |
Customs offices of exit
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartagena | 1,859,110,879 | 41.7% | -7.0% | +0.5% |
| Medellín | 747,044,581 | 16.8% | +16.9% | +104.9% |
| Buenaventura | 451,965,353 | 10.1% | -29.1% | -22.9% |
| Santa Marta | 399,073,304 | 9.0% | -12.3% | +11.9% |
| Bogotá (El Dorado airport) | 347,187,681 | 7.8% | -6.5% | +28.0% |
Exports: How did exports leave: by sea, air, or land?
| Transport mode | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | 3,097,797,629 | 69.5% | -9.1% | +3.0% |
| Air | 973,886,377 | 21.9% | +8.6% | +79.1% |
| Land | 278,700,199 | 6.3% | +1.2% | +10.4% |
| Other (pipelines, post) | 105,833,908 | 2.4% | -3.6% | +58.7% |
Sea: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crude petroleum 27.7% | United States 25.8% |
| 2 | Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated 13.1% | Panama 14.8% |
| 3 | Coal 12.8% | Brazil 5.2% |
Air: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured 69.1% | United States 39.3% |
| 2 | Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for... 15.7% | Italy 27.9% |
| 3 | Packaged medicines 1.7% | United Arab Emirates 8.7% |
Land: top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured 12.3% | Venezuela 37.9% |
| 2 | Palm oil and its fractions 6.5% | Colombian free zones 31.4% |
| 3 | Rice 3.2% | Ecuador 28.8% |
Other (pipelines, post): top products, partners, and carriers
| # | Product | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refined petroleum fuels >99% | United States 28.7% |
| 2 | Electricity 0.2% | Spain 19.4% |
| 3 | Mexico 6.8% |
Exports: Which export routes carried the most?
| # | Route | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jul 2026 | vs Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cartagena → United States | 527,953,475 | 11.8% | -14.4% | -6.0% |
| 2 | Cartagena → Panama | 437,194,214 | 9.8% | +43.6% | +108.3% |
| 3 | Medellín → Italy | 271,013,988 | 6.1% | +36.8% | +860.0% |
| 4 | Medellín → United States | 240,553,877 | 5.4% | +24.4% | +104.4% |
| 5 | Bogotá (El Dorado airport) → United States | 163,121,550 | 3.7% | -13.5% | +27.9% |
| 6 | Buenaventura → United States | 126,193,758 | 2.8% | -26.6% | -11.4% |
| 7 | Cartagena → Brazil | 119,734,355 | 2.7% | -0.5% | +41.3% |
| 8 | Cartagena → Peru | 94,487,122 | 2.1% | +316.6% | +102.7% |
| 9 | Barranquilla → United States | 93,104,437 | 2.1% | -1.1% | +5.4% |
| 10 | Ipiales → Ecuador | 80,510,651 | 1.8% | -2.2% | -11.1% |
Exports: Which exports grew and declined over the last three months?
Jun 2026 to Aug 2026 compared with Jun 2025 to Aug 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured | 1,006,114,084 | 1,728,185,847 | +722,071,763 | +71.8% |
| Crude petroleum | 2,449,666,147 | 2,796,702,207 | +347,036,060 | +14.2% |
| Coal | 889,870,686 | 1,144,843,959 | +254,973,272 | +28.7% |
| Refined petroleum fuels | 652,243,148 | 736,762,569 | +84,519,421 | +13.0% |
| Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated... | 75,417,306 | 115,929,638 | +40,512,332 | +53.7% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated | 1,434,508,018 | 1,258,022,350 | -176,485,669 | -12.3% |
| Bananas, including plantains | 344,996,180 | 273,843,869 | -71,152,311 | -20.6% |
| Ferro-alloys | 121,700,029 | 75,951,839 | -45,748,190 | -37.6% |
| Coke and semi-coke | 205,707,536 | 160,427,175 | -45,280,361 | -22.0% |
| Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and... | 88,099,973 | 50,353,057 | -37,746,915 | -42.8% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 736,561,124 | 1,374,709,777 | +638,148,653 | +86.6% |
| Italy | 128,602,536 | 736,965,766 | +608,363,229 | +473.1% |
| Mexico | 372,675,072 | 486,420,548 | +113,745,476 | +30.5% |
| Venezuela | 249,877,515 | 352,442,416 | +102,564,901 | +41.0% |
| China | 302,663,946 | 401,418,075 | +98,754,129 | +32.6% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,830,659,920 | 3,533,776,301 | -296,883,618 | -7.8% |
| India | 499,791,511 | 337,892,894 | -161,898,617 | -32.4% |
| Belgium | 257,018,219 | 122,970,887 | -134,047,332 | -52.2% |
| Ecuador | 430,276,925 | 336,301,458 | -93,975,467 | -21.8% |
| Puerto Rico | 171,739,929 | 88,600,037 | -83,139,892 | -48.4% |
Top importers in August 2026
12,956 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 84 machinery and computers | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 85 electrical equipment | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 88 aircraft | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts |
Top exporters in August 2026
3,701 exporters shipped goods this month. See who they are, what they sold, and to whom in Explorer.
| # | Exporter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exporter, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 2 | Exporter, HS 71 precious stones and metals | |
| 3 | Exporter, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 4 | Exporter, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 5 | Exporter, HS 26 ores | |
| 6 | Exporter, HS 71 precious stones and metals | |
| 7 | Exporter, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 8 | Exporter, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils |
12-month trend
| Month | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 6,128,787,117 | 4,650,333,902 | -1,478,453,215 |
| Oct 2025 | 6,583,333,991 | 4,299,149,876 | -2,284,184,115 |
| Nov 2025 | 5,889,924,319 | 4,018,492,662 | -1,871,431,657 |
| Dec 2025 | 6,050,729,135 | 4,545,182,937 | -1,505,546,198 |
| Jan 2026 | 5,902,940,184 | 4,258,653,685 | -1,644,286,499 |
| Feb 2026 | 5,741,434,531 | 4,211,591,219 | -1,529,843,312 |
| Mar 2026 | 6,161,047,712 | 5,315,870,127 | -845,177,585 |
| Apr 2026 | 6,709,302,595 | 4,600,381,434 | -2,108,921,162 |
| May 2026 | 6,785,281,982 | 5,193,042,381 | -1,592,239,601 |
| Jun 2026 | 6,775,762,727 | 4,233,521,677 | -2,542,241,051 |
| Jul 2026 | 7,968,133,879 | 4,690,713,553 | -3,277,420,326 |
| Aug 2026 | 7,702,463,504 | 4,456,218,113 | -3,246,245,390 |
What looks unusual this month?
These changes may reflect a few large shipments, late records, or a classification change rather than a trend. Check them in the records before quoting them.
- Imports: HS 8802 (aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned...) went from US$94,000 to US$81.5 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: HS 8462 (machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by...) went from US$1.23 million to US$20.4 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Imports: Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Imports: Pharmaceutical products (HS 30) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Imports: Aluminium (HS 76) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Imports: Miscellaneous food preparations (HS 21) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Exports: HS 2603 (copper ores and concentrates) went from US$14.8 million to US$80.8 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Exports: Fruit and nuts (HS 08) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Exports: Iron and steel articles (HS 73) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Exports: Turkey reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Exports: Belgium fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
Colombia trade facts, August 2026
- Imports into Colombia totaled US$7.70 billion in August 2026, down 3.3% from July 2026 and up 31.7% from August 2025.
- The largest single product was refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) at US$775 million.
- Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) added US$131 million compared with July 2026, more than any other product heading.
- Passenger cars (HS 8703) had the largest decline, US$59.8 million less than in July 2026.
- China supplied 28.3% of import value, more than any other origin; the United States was second at 22.5%.
- Colombia recorded a trade deficit of US$3.25 billion in August 2026: exports minus imports.
- The largest single export product was crude petroleum (HS 2709) at US$857 million.
- The largest export increase came from gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108): US$112 million more than in July 2026.
- Exports of crude petroleum (HS 2709) had the largest decline, US$93.1 million less than in July 2026.
- The leading destination was the United States, with 27.2% of export value, ahead of Panama (10.6%).
Methodology
Colombia customs (DIAN) import declarations. Colombia customs (DIAN) export declarations. Import values are declared CIF values in US dollars. Export values are declared FOB values in US dollars. Categories follow the Harmonized System. Records are customs line items; importers are distinct importers with a record in the month. The latest month may be revised as late records arrive. The period table leaves out a comparison that reaches before January 2025, when the series starts, or that includes a month not used as a base. Year to date is compared with the same months a year earlier. 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.
FAQ
Colombia trade, August 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Colombia import in August 2026?
Colombia imported US$7.70 billion (CIF) in August 2026, down 3.3% from July 2026 and up 31.7% from August 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
How much did Colombia export in August 2026?
Colombia exported US$4.46 billion (FOB) in August 2026, down 5.0% from July 2026 and up 15.1% from August 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Colombia import?
In August 2026, Colombia's largest imports were refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710, US$775 million), passenger cars (HS 8703, US$618 million), and packaged medicines (HS 3004, US$337 million). The largest HS chapter was mineral fuels and oils, with 13.5% of the total.
What does Colombia export?
In August 2026, Colombia's largest exports were crude petroleum (HS 2709, US$857 million), gold, unwrought or semi-manufactured (HS 7108, US$708 million), and coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated (HS 0901, US$409 million).
Where does Colombia import from?
The top origin countries for Colombia's imports in August 2026 were China (28.3%), the United States (22.5%), and Brazil (5.2%), by share of value.
Where does Colombia export to?
The top destinations for Colombia's exports in August 2026 were the United States (27.2%), Panama (10.6%), and Italy (6.5%).
What is Colombia's trade balance?
Colombia recorded a trade deficit of US$3.25 billion in August 2026: exports of US$4.46 billion against imports of US$7.70 billion.
Are Colombia's imports going up or down?
Colombia's imports are rising. From June 2026 to August 2026, they totaled US$22.4 billion, up 27.0% from the same months last year. Year to date, Colombia's imports are up 17.2% from the same period of 2025.
How do goods reach Colombia: by sea, air, or land?
In August 2026, sea freight carried 70.2%, land freight carried 17.1%, and air freight carried 12.7% of Colombia's imports by value.
What are Colombia's main ports of entry?
In August 2026, Colombia's main points of entry were Cartagena with 30.4%, Buenaventura with 27.8%, and Bogotá with 19.3% of imports.
Which shipping lines carry the most imports into Colombia?
By value, the largest carriers of Colombia's imports in August 2026 were NAVEMAR SAS with 11.4%, FRONTIER AGENCIA MARITIMA DEL CARIBE SAS with 10.5%, and MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY COLOMBIA SA with 5.4%.
How many companies import into Colombia?
12,956 distinct importers and 3,701 distinct exporters appear in Colombia's customs records for August 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Colombia import and export data?
CargoFax publishes this Colombia trade report free every month. The Colombia customs records behind it, with company names, HS codes, countries, and ports, are searchable in Atlas Explorer and available in bulk through Files.
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