# Colima economic and tourism growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colima-economic-and-tourism-growth
> Updated: 2026-10-21T03:00:42.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Colima records historic high in lodging tax revenue

Colima reached a record 35.2 million pesos in lodging tax revenue in 2025, continuing a growth trend seen since 2020.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colima-records-historic-high-in-lodging-tax-revenue

### 2026-10-14: Colima exports reach $1.435 billion USD in first half of 2026

Colima's exports reached $1,435 million USD in the first half of 2026, marking a 60.4% annual increase in the second quarter.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colima-exports-reach-1435-billion-usd-in-first-half-of-2026

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Cite as: Colima economic and tourism growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/colima-economic-and-tourism-growth