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Colombia textile and garment industry development

Overview

The Colombian textile and garment sector is experiencing growth and transformation through both digital resale markets and industrial modernization.

In the digital space, the secondhand clothing market has expanded significantly, with the GoTrendier platform reporting annual transactions exceeding US$9 million. This growth is driven by approximately 300,000 active sellers and a consumer base increasingly sensitive to prices due to inflationary contexts.

Simultaneously, the broader textile industry is focusing on technological innovation and productivity. The sector, which supports roughly 1.5 million jobs, recorded US$629 million in exports during 2025. Efforts to modernize production through programs like ‘Fábricas de Productividad’ have contributed to a cumulative productivity increase of over 32% through 2025. The industry is also shifting toward sustainable production models and integrating cultural identity into brand designs to compete internationally.

Entities

Colombia · GoTrendier · Medellín · Ana Jiménez · Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Colombia textile industry sees growth through innovation

    Colombia's textile industry is modernizing through technology and sustainability, generating 1.5 million jobs and reporting US$629 million in exports for 2025.

  2. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Colombia's online secondhand clothing market generates $9 million annually

    Colombia's GoTrendier platform now earns $9 million yearly from 300,000 sellers, adding 500,000 users in 2025; Bogotá, Medellín and Antioquia lead the booming second‑hand clothing market.

Sources

diariodelsur.com.co · elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · extra.com.co