Merchandise Exports in Colombia
In 2022, Colombia's merchandise exports totaled USD 59.6 billion, a decrease from USD 60.3 billion ten years prior, while the average over the decade was USD 44.8 billion. For more exports information, visit our dedicated page.
Colombia Merchandise Exports Chart
Colombia Merchandise Exports Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Merchandise Exports (USD bn) | 43.0 | 40.7 | 32.3 | 42.7 | 59.5 |
Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) | 8.1 | -5.4 | -20.5 | 32.3 | 39.2 |
Merchandise exports slide in October
Merchandise exports dived 14.1% in annual terms in October (September: -13.6% year-on-year). Meanwhile, merchandise imports slid 10.6% on an annual basis in October (September: -23.9% yoy). As a result, the merchandise trade balance deteriorated from the previous month, recording a USD 2.5 billion shortfall in October (September 2023: USD 0.6 billion deficit; October 2022: USD 2.7 billion deficit). Lastly, the trend pointed down, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 13.2 billion deficit in October, compared to the USD 13.4 billion deficit in September.
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