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ColombiaColombia Imports YoY climbed to 15.8% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Colombia Imports YoY climbed to 15.8% in April 2026, released June 2026, up 4.7% from March's 11.1% reading. The print exceeded the 14.0% consensus by 1.8%. Imports YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Imports YoY averaged 9.45%, vs 8.4% in the prior 3-month window. Imports YoY is now the highest in 6 months.
Latest Release
15.8
Actual
14
Consensus
11.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±6.89 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 14.55
Actual: 15.8
Error: -1.25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.48 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Moves against | → 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 15.8% in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 14% by 1.8%. The reading rose from the previous value of 11.1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 12.63%, ranging from 5.7% to 18.7% across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 12.2%, down from the prior three at 13.57%. Volatility over the past year (σ 4.19%) is lower than the prior year (σ 6.26%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Imports YoY has averaged 11.03%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC). 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 August 19, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 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 (Apr 2026): actual 15.8 %, consensus 14 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 11.1 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 7.8 %.
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 S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.48) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CO Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | CO | Business Confidence | -0.1 | -2.9 | -2.2 | -1.15 | Low |