04.11.202515:16:15UTC+00Colombia Factory Activity Expands Sharply in October

In October 2025, Colombia's Davivienda Manufacturing PMI saw an increase to 54.8, up from 52.0 in September. This suggests a notable enhancement in industrial conditions, remaining above the historical average of 50.9. There was a marked rise in new orders, with total sales experiencing the second-quickest growth since early 2024, driving the most significant output surge in almost 14 years. Companies observed a renewed strain on capacity, leading to an increase in backlogs after a decline in September. Employment grew for the fourth consecutive month at an accelerated rate, bolstered by elevated business confidence, which hit its peak since July. There was an upturn in purchasing activities and stock levels of raw materials and semi-finished goods, although inventories of finished goods declined once more. Price pressures remained modest, with only a slight increase in input costs, and output charges largely remained unchanged. However, supplier delivery times extended at the joint-fastest pace of the year.