Colombia’s trade deficit widened to $1.51 billion in September 2025 from $1.03 billion a year earlier. Imports rose 18.7% to $6.13 billion, amid a 18.6% increase in manufacturing purchases. Machinery and transport equipment imports jumped 25.4%, and chemicals rose 10.8%. Imports of agricultural products, food, and beverages increased 14.7%, supported by a 20.3% rise in food and live animal purchases. Fuel and extractive industry imports grew 19.6% amid a 42.4% surge in petroleum and related products. Meanwhile, exports increased 11.1%, led by a 29.6% jump in agricultural, food, and beverage shipments. Manufactured goods exports rose 11.8%, and exports of fuels and extractive products increased 3.7%, while crude oil exports fell 11.9%.