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Antioquia leads Colombian fashion exports with 40.8% share amid 6.7% drop
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Antioquia accounted for 40.8% of Colombia's fashion exports in January–May 2026, reaching US$141 million, even as the sector's total exports fell 6.7% to US$345.6 million compared to the same period in 2025 Source: elcolombianoSource: larepublicaco. The data, analyzed by Analdex, was released during Colombiamoda 2026, Colombia's premier fashion trade fair.
Regional Breakdown
- Antioquia was the only major exporting department to post growth, with a 5.3% increase year-on-year Source: elcolombiano.
- Bogotá followed with 26.1% of exports, then Atlántico (11.2%) and Valle del Cauca (10.8%) Source: larepublicaco.
Diversifying Markets
While the U.S. remained the top buyer at US$101.5 million (29.4% share), several new markets surged: República Dominicana (+99.1%), Canada (+92%), Germany (+66.8%), Venezuela (+41.3%), Japan (+35.1%), and El Salvador (+24%) Source: elcolombianoSource: larepublicaco. This diversification signals reduced reliance on traditional partners.
Top Products
- Cotton kitchen/toilet linens: US$27.5 million Source: elcolombiano.
- Girdles and girdle-pants: US$21.2 million, up 11.2% .
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4 quoteselcolombiano↗
“Antioquia encabezó las ventas externas del sector con exportaciones por US$141 millones, equivalentes al 40,8% del total nacional.”
larepublicaco↗
“Analdex reportó que las exportaciones del sistema moda sumaron US$345,6 millones con corte a mayo, lo que representó una reducción de 6,7% frente al mismo periodo de 2025.”
elcolombiano↗
“Estados Unidos se mantiene como el principal comprador de la moda colombiana. Entre enero y mayo concentró ventas por US$101,5 millones, equivalentes al 29,4% del total exportado.”
larepublicaco