China and South Korea gain ground in Colombia's vehicle market as Brazil and Mexico lose share

FinanceColombiaBloomberg LíneaOct 25, 2026, 5:00 AM40 s readAI summary

Between January and August 2026, Colombian imports of vehicles, parts and accessories grew 55.9% compared with the same period in 2025, according to ANIF data. China accounted for 30.1% of vehicle imports as of July 2026, up from 16.1% in 2022, and South Korea rose from 2.5% to 11.6%, while Brazil and Mexico lost share. New vehicle registrations rose 36.1% year on year in September 2026, and hybrids and electrics made up 46.2% of sales between January and September.

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Imports of vehicles, parts and accessories grew 55.9% between January and August 2026 and added US$2.326 billion CIF.
China reached 30.1% of vehicle imports as of July 2026 and South Korea 11.6%, versus 16.1% and 2.5% in 2022.
Brazil posted the largest drop in share and Mexico also lost ground as a supplier.

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China and South Korea gain ground in Colombia's vehicle market as Brazil and Mexico lose share

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