Ramírez-Rodríguez, Carolina

Retail sales recorded growth above the national rate, driven mainly by sales of new vehicles. Likewise, sales of food, beverages, and technology products increased, boosted by higher consumption associated with the FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, confidence indicators showed mixed results: while…

The value of coffee exports decreased significantly. This was associated with a decline in the international price, together with lower volumes shipped abroad. The lower volume of coffee exports would be related to greater inventory accumulation while awaiting more favorable prices, as coffee…

Retail sales in Antioquia accelerated their growth and recorded a variation above that observed in the national aggregate. This performance was driven mainly by the increase in durable goods, particularly vehicles, amid greater inventory availability and commercial strategies. Likewise, trade…

Retail trade continued to grow, driven by higher sales of durable and semi-durable goods, particularly automobiles, motorcycles, and televisions. In particular, discounts associated with the FIFA World Cup drove television purchases. Likewise, traders and consumers showed greater confidence and…

Manufacturing growth accelerated, driven by domestic and external demand. In Valle del Cauca, production in the chemical, metallurgical, and food industries increased, while textiles, apparel, and paper declined.

Oil production in the Southeast region continued to decline, mainly due to the natural depletion of fields in Casanare and various factors associated with local labor contracting, union activity, and the availability of suppliers in fields in Meta. On the other hand, the Rubiales and Akacías…

Trade continued to grow, supported by household consumption, particularly purchases of vehicles and other durable goods. Higher spending on cultural and entertainment goods related to the FIFA World Cup also contributed. However, election days partially moderated purchasing decisions.

Trade recorded six consecutive quarters of double-digit growth, driven by dynamic disposable income supported by remittances, increased credit, and low unemployment rates. This performance was accompanied by improved inventory levels and commercial strategies that boosted spending on durable and…

Manufacturing production slowed, although it remained above the national average. Slower growth was observed in most manufacturing divisions. However, manufacturing of transport equipment stood out due to stronger external and domestic demand for vehicles, the latter also boosting commerce in…

Retail sales increased and surpassed the national average, driven by new hybrid and electric vehicle models marketed under favorable financing conditions. Tourism increased due to regional events, boosting spending on food and beverages, although hotel occupancy showed little change.

Rainfall during previous periods affected the coffee harvest and delayed the production cycles of other crops, reducing agricultural supply. The volume of milled and exported coffee declined due to unfavorable weather conditions. Together with the adjustment in international prices, this…

Trade continued to show positive results, associated with the growth of household consumption, particularly vehicles, motorcycles, food, beverages, and cultural goods. This performance occurred within the context of improving consumer confidence and dynamic recreational and entertainment…

Retail sales increased, driven by improved economic expectations and households’ favorable perception of the economic situation. These results were associated with higher incomes and lower unemployment, which boosted imports of durable consumer goods. Higher debt levels also boosted trade…

Oil production in the southeast region fell due to field depletion in Casanare and operational disruptions. The Castilla field in Meta partially offset this result, with higher production driven by new investments, technical improvements, and the opening of new wells. Internationally, lower…

Agricultural and livestock production increased due to the greater supply of perishable foods, as well as to animal slaughter. In contrast, the harvest of rice and coffee declined due to adverse weather conditions in previous periods, although the value of coffee exports grew.

Industrial production declined due to the closure of facilities in the paper sector and the lower manufacturing of metal products, food and beverages, and textiles, which reduced the import of intermediate goods. In addition, the lower dynamism of retail trade, associated with moderate household…

Antioquia’s manufacturing sector grew, exceeding the increase of the national aggregate despite its slower pace. Domestic demand, new orders, and logistical improvements supported this performance. Most industrial branches expanded, although more slowly in the previous quarter, except for…

Agricultural production increased due to favorable weather conditions and a favorable base effect, which explained the progress in the harvest of oil palm fruit, rice, fruits, and vegetables. In livestock activity, pig and cattle slaughter stood out amid stronger domestic consumption.

Commercial activity maintained a favorable performance driven by household spending on new vehicles and motorcycles as well as on cultural and entertainment goods in an environment of improved consumer confidence, lower unemployment, increased remittances, and a greater number of events and…

Real retail sales grew in the region and surpassed the national average, although they slowed down. Higher income, the appreciation of the Colombian peso, and improved credit conditions boosted the consumption of durable goods. Sales of food and beverages led this positive performance, followed…