Food prices in Colombia hit highest inflation since 2023: 7.31% annual in October

FinanceColombiaEl DiarioNov 13, 2026, 2:00 PMAI summary

Annual food inflation in Colombia rose to 7.31% in October, up from 6.74% in September, its highest level since 2023, according to Dane. Overall inflation stood at 6.30%. Potatoes, tomatoes, plantains and eggs are among the products putting the most pressure on household budgets. Anif said accumulated inflation between January and October reached 5.94%, above the 5.10% with which 2025 closed.

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Annual food inflation reached 7.31% in October, the highest since 2023, while overall inflation was 6.30%, according to Dane.
Potatoes rose 8.25% in the month and nearly 98% year-on-year; tomatoes about 44% annually; plantains 6.09% and eggs 3.10%.
Anif reports accumulated inflation of 5.94% between January and October, above the 5.10% with which 2025 closed.

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