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ColombiaColombia Imports YoY climbed to 27.0% in June 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Colombia Imports YoY climbed to 27.0% in June 2026, released August 2026, up 16.4% from May's 10.6% reading. The print exceeded the 10.0% consensus by 17.0%. Imports YoY has now risen for 4 consecutive months. Imports YoY is now the highest in 38 months.
Latest Release
27
Actual
10
Consensus
10.6
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±6.89 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 10.9
Actual: 27
Error: -16.1
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.67 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.39 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.39 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.34 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Imports YoY (Colombia) was reported at 27% in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 10% by 17%. The reading rose from the previous value of 10.6%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 14.02%, ranging from 5.7% to 27% across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 17.97%, up from the prior three at 10.57%. Volatility over the past year (σ 6.18%) is higher than the prior year (σ 4.78%). In August readings over the past 3 years, Imports YoY has averaged 11.47%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Bullish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, positively correlated (Bullish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 6.89%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 21, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Imports YoY — Colombia
DEFINITION
Imports YoY is a financial indicator that measures the year-over-year change in the total value of goods and services imported into a country. It provides valuable insights into a country's economic health and its trade relationships with other nations. A positive Imports YoY indicates an increase in imports, which can stimulate economic growth and consumer demand. On the other hand, a negative Imports YoY may suggest a decline in economic activity and potential trade imbalances. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions and assess the overall health of a country's economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jun 2026): actual 27 %, consensus 10 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 15.8 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 11.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bullish BTC, r=0.67) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CO Events
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | CO | Industrial Production YoY | 4.1 | -0.7 | -1.20 | Low | |
| 15:00 | CO | Retail Sales YoY | 14.7 | 11 | 12.75 | Low | |
| 15:00 | CO | Consumer Confidence | 20.7 | 21.3 | 23.20 | Low | |