Colima economic and tourism growth

Colima has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, characterized by rising export values and increased tourism revenue.

In the first half of 2026, the state’s exports reached $1,435 million USD, representing 73.58% of the total export value recorded in 2025. The second quarter of 2026 alone saw exports of $767.8 million USD, a 60.4% annual increase compared to the same period in 2025. Between 2021 and 2026, cumulative exports reached $7,506.7 million USD, a 101.5% increase over the $3,725 million USD recorded between 2016 and 2021.

Parallel to trade growth, the state recorded a historic high in lodging tax revenue, reaching 35.2 million pesos in 2025. This marked the highest collection in six years, following a continuous upward trend from 13.4 million pesos in 2020. By the end of September 2026, accumulated lodging tax revenue had reached 26.5 million pesos. These funds, derived from a 3% tax on hotels and digital platforms, support the State Tourism Promotion Trust for regional visibility campaigns.