FX.co ★ Colombia’s October Retail Sales Growth Cools to 10% Year-on-Year

Colombia’s retail sector remained in solid expansion territory in October 2025, though momentum eased notably compared with the previous month. Year-over-year retail sales growth slowed to 10.0% in October, down from a robust 14.4% increase recorded in September 2025, according to data updated on 15 December 2025.

Both figures are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s performance with the same month a year earlier. While the double‑digit gain in October still points to resilient consumer activity, the deceleration from September suggests some cooling in demand or a normalization after a particularly strong prior month. Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming releases to determine whether this slowdown marks the start of a broader trend or a temporary pause in Colombia’s retail recovery.

The October reading indicates that, although growth has moderated, Colombia’s retail sector continues to expand at a healthy pace compared with a year ago, underlining the ongoing role of consumer spending in supporting overall economic activity.