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Antioquia's exports to Ecuador registered a sharp drop during the first quarter of 2026, amidst diplomatic and commercial tensions between both countries. The Fenalco Antioquia guild described the situation as the most critical since 2015 and warned that political uncertainty and high tariffs have directly affected regional trade.
The impact is reflected in both industrial sectors and the number of active exporting companies to the Ecuadorian market. Products such as plastics, textiles, and manufactured goods experienced setbacks, while some lines linked to vehicles and food managed to maintain growth despite the adverse context. Colombian business owners insist that the conflict is already affecting competitiveness, logistics chains, and commercial flow on both sides of the border.
Fenalco made an urgent call to the Colombian Government to resume dialogue with Ecuador and seek solutions to stabilize bilateral trade. Although a partial reduction of the tariffs applied by Ecuador was announced, the business sector believes that recovery will depend on broader agreements on security and border cooperation.
Source: camara_ecuador
